VEDS Example of 1954-S RPM-015

rmpsrpms

I was looking through some 1954-S BU Rolls and found this VEDS example. I noticed the VEDS quality of the coin before I saw that it was an RPM that I did not recognize, but checking on VV I found it:

http://www.varietyvista.com/02a LC RPMs Vol 1/1954SRPM015.htm

This particular coin is an earlier die state than the VV coin, but still the same die stage.

I shot the coin in High Resolution and posted it to EasyZoom for viewing. Check it out here:

https://easyzoom.com/image/343176/album/0/4?mode=manage

This RPM is a very shallow-punched type which probably does not exist into LDS. This is similar to a few others like 55-S RPM #1, 53-S RPM #26, etc. I would assume the extra punches on these coins were not "full", but instead were "setup" punches before the main punch, or possibly "bounces" after the main punch. Any way they were made, they would be quickly removed by die wear or abrasion.

Aspie_Rocco

Nice find and amazing photo quality! I wish all coins had images that well done. Pics from links

ricko

Excellent pictures and good information... I wonder how many of these issues I overlook when checking change.... Not using magnification and usually less than optimal lighting. Well, I put a lot of my change in change jars, so may get a second chance. Cheers, RickO