Are Chain Cents Reeded?

Shamika

I always assumed that the 1793 Chain cent had no reeding on its rim. However, looking at this Chain cent makes me think otherwise.

Look at the enlarged picture. There appears to be reeding visible at 1:00 and 7:00. Is this writing or reeding?

LanLord

Mine isn't reeded.

LanLord

But that picture sure looks like that one is

dorkkarl

they are not reeded, however, the punch that was used to cut the planchets out of the copper strips could impart the appearance of reeding to them. this effect occurs on other l.c.'s as well,

K S

tradedollarnut

The edge is comprised of alternating vine and vertical bars, could it be the vertical bars that are giving that effect?

Shamika

TDN,

I think you're right!

Thanks!

grip

This is what part of the description reads>>>>>>However, as we catalogue this piece, prior to certification, we can see all of the little details of the vine, leaves, and blossoms-a treat in itself, these being interrupted on the edge by sections of vertical reeding.

Al

Rittenhouse

It's the Naftzger/Halpern piece. Quite sharply struck; full edge. You're seeing the bars of the vines and bars edge.

mdwoods

What a lovely coin.

Shamika

"What a lovely coin."

At 100K it better be!