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1970 floating roof

i found this in a role of pennys today and was wondering if this is a floating roof. i believe it is just wanted to be sure. im really new to this. and love the advise and knowledge you all have

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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep ... and a nice one too.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes... and a good specimen....Save it in a blank album with a label. Cheers, RickO

  • Ricko ty I have several albums
    The more i learn the more i release the ones i thought were error but then I find a good one. I learn something new every day.
    Ty for always commenting i really appreciate your knowledge

  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    These are the result of overpolishing the die to remove clash marks. I don't know if there is a market for them. They are interesting, tho. It might make for a worthwhile endeavor to try to assemble as many dates as possible of the floating roof varieties.

  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,460 ✭✭✭✭✭

    And I thought yall were pulling my leg!

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  • So real quick just notices the date and mint mark ...is that machine doubling or ddo. I'm pretty new so not sure??

  • Here's a better picture

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    70-S pictured above: mechanical doubling

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 34,843 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @koynekwest said:
    These are the result of overpolishing the die to remove clash marks. I don't know if there is a market for them. They are interesting, tho. It might make for a worthwhile endeavor to try to assemble as many dates as possible of the floating roof varieties.

    A full set of circulation strikes might be possible. Wouldn't that be an interesting oddity?

  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That it would. It's similar to the two feathers variety on the Buffalo nickel.

  • rec78rec78 Posts: 5,743 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Damm I never knew of this variety, now, I will have to check all my Lincoln Memorials again!

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  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,484 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @rec78 said:
    Damm I never knew of this variety, now, I will have to check all my Lincoln Memorials again!

    Agreed. Man that's a neat one. I never looked either.

    See? We can always learn something.

    Pete

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