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2021 Morgan D Possible Error - Horizontal misaligned dies? Other issues! Opinions Welcome

I posted this in another thread but thought it would be interesting to any error experts out there. This is a 2021 D Morgan Dollar I just received. I ordered 3 of these and the other 2 have similar issues but did not seem to progress to this degree. One side of the coin is significantly thinner than the other (indicating misaligned dies) and the "thick" side also has a raised rim leading to the extra thickness. The denticles on the thin side are essentially the edge of the coin as there is little if any border on that side. I have included the quick pictures I took of the coin but it doesn't really show the extent of the problems. I will try to post better pictures later today, but in the meantime, opine away.

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    thefinnthefinn Posts: 2,657 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Touching the surface of a coin is a big NO-NO.

    thefinn
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    kimber45ACPkimber45ACP Posts: 2,399 ✭✭✭
    edited October 31, 2021 11:56AM

    Due to my ability to interpret thread titles incorrectly, I have decided to remove my post showing my D mint issue. I did message the OP to inquire if I could leave my coin up and was given the okay to do so, but I believe it may derail the thread from the original intent of his unique coin. I will start a new thread just for issues with the 2021 Morgan / Peace dollars. Thanks to the OP.

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    JBKJBK Posts: 17,455 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Get that thing back in the capsule. :#

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    @JBK said:
    Get that thing back in the capsule. :#

    LOL, I know it’s cringeworthy! Only way I can photo sides though.

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    sumduncesumdunce Posts: 1,247 ✭✭✭✭

    Looks to me like a "finned rim." I am not familiar enough to state if it would add any value.

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    TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @thefinn said:
    Touching the surface of a coin is a big NO-NO.

    Generally true but with cotton gloves not a big deal. Looks like a drop cloth as well for good sense.

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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    cool

    "A car is a tool that takes you from one place to another. Everything beyond that is a payment for other people's perception of you."

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    JBKJBK Posts: 17,455 ✭✭✭✭✭

    But were the outsides of the cotton gloves touched? Contaminants aren't picky where they reside. And breathing carries another set of potential contaminants.

    Does look like a finned rim, possibly due to slightly uneven die placements, but I am not sure it adds anything.

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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

    what's the weight in grams?

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
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    ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,916 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It looks like a finned rim and it looks like PCGS will note it on the holder.

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/255013432687

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    MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 39,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can you take a pic of the obverse at the same angle as the reverse?

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
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    @MsMorrisine said:
    Can you take a pic of the obverse at the same angle as the reverse?

    Will give it a shot!

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I see the slightly finned rim. I would keep it in my 'notable' file.... No significant numismatic premium though. Cheers, RickO

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    jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 41,358 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @thefinn said:
    Touching the surface of a coin is a big NO-NO.

    Circulation strike. Wearing gloves. Really not going to matter.

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