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Is this a die chip that was struck on the obverse and distorted the rim or some kind of PMD?

jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,002 ✭✭✭✭✭

I just found this in change and saw the rim distorted, so thought I would ask. I've seen many die chips but without the damage this one caused. JMO What do you think?
Jim


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  • sellitstoresellitstore Posts: 2,871 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, it's a die chip that distorted the already upset rim. The rim is "struck" (upset) before the coin is struck.

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 34,251 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 13, 2024 2:08PM

    PMD

    How would a die chip during strike cause the rim to be out of round.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,002 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What is a die cup and the run?
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

    Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
  • sellitstoresellitstore Posts: 2,871 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's not a hit. it's extra metal that filled the die chip. At least that's what it looks like to me.

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  • coinbufcoinbuf Posts: 11,305 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It appears to be a hit that displaced some metal to my eye.

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  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,215 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like the die cracks and possible clash better.

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 34,251 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jesbroken said:
    What is a die cup and the run?
    Jim

    @jmlanzaf said:
    PMD

    How would a die chip during strike cause the rim to be out of round.

    Autocorrect.

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