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Odds that this is the only 2 Feather Buffalo of its kind?
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Not just the fact that it is a 2 feather, but struck 20% off center and an exceptional strike for a 1918-S.
How would you grade the coin?
How would you grade the coin?
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Perhaps the polished die allowed for a better strike
I'd give it a 3
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<< <i>Nice example
Perhaps the polished die allowed for a better strike
I'd give it a 3 >>
Being struck out of collar means that there is more room for the metal to move, and thus, a better strike.
Note that most 1945 broad-struck "Mercury" dimes have full bands, while very few of those struck in collar have full bands.
<< <i>Being struck out of collar means that there is more room for the metal to move, and thus, a better strike.
Note that most 1945 broad-struck "Mercury" dimes have full bands, while very few of those struck in collar have full bands. >>
The main reason I stay on this forum is because of info like this that I never had a clue about.
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<< <i>Being struck out of collar means that there is more room for the metal to move, and thus, a better strike.
Note that most 1945 broad-struck "Mercury" dimes have full bands, while very few of those struck in collar have full bands. >>
The main reason I stay on this forum is because of info like this that I never had a clue about. >>
Exactly! This is why I welcome each new member (student) with a " Welcome to school" post. We keep on learning, no matter how long you been on the forum. Very cool and unusual, esp. being that exclusive " 2 feather" as well. Nice conversation piece too. -joey make sure your taking notes!
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nice full strike features on off-center coins; Full Steps, Full Bands and others.
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spots, another bag mark on the forehead and another in the field near the bridge of the nose.
<< <i>64. If it wasn't for that gash on the lower reverse I'd be calling it MS65. >>
I believe that that is a small planchet defect. A lamination, or delamination, however you prefer to say it.
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<< <i>Nice example
Perhaps the polished die allowed for a better strike
I'd give it a 3 >>
Being struck out of collar means that there is more room for the metal to move, and thus, a better strike.
Note that most 1945 broad-struck "Mercury" dimes have full bands, while very few of those struck in collar have full bands. >>
My immediate thought was that if the metal had more room to flow, it would flow out to the sides and there would be less to fill the recesses in the dies leading to a flatter strike. Obviously that's wrong and I require a better understanding of how metal behaves under tremendous pressure.
As CaptHenway pointed out, the gash on the lower reverse is actually what appears to be lamination.
MsMorrisine, the mark in the field near bridge of nose is actually a clash mark.
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