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1. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said "Rusted Dies"...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by dorkkarl · July 2, 2008 4:51AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>Generally, coinage dies were not permitted to rust. Normally, this could occur only in humid locations and where dies had not been used for an extended period. A working die was in storage for only a few months before use, and used in a press for only a few days before it wore out. >> the opportunity for dies to rust…

2. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by PerryHall · July 2, 2008 5:08AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Usually a coin struck from a rusted die has raised pimples corresponding to the pits in the die resulting from the rusting. This coin does not look like it was struck from a rusted die; rather, it just looks heavily abraided.

3. 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   

   Discussion by coinkid855 · July 2, 2008 3:02AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I bought this coin a while ago for not all that much, and I was wondering what you guys thought. It has a weird, dimpled texture on much of the obverse, which I've never seen before. I am quite certain this is not a "rusted dies" error, but I'm not really sure what it is... -Paul

4. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by RWB · July 2, 2008 5:16AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Spalling Many claims of "rusted dies" are actually metal fatigue. (See JK's comments, above.) Dies were carefully protected before use, and rarely put back into service. Protective coatings were applied as soon as hardened dies were cool, and removed just before use in the pressroom. There are identified exceptions, but…

5. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by OffMetal · July 2, 2008 3:10AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I think there was "rust" or debris on top of the die, and when it struck the coin, it left small indentures on the surface of the coin?

6. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by FredWeinberg · July 2, 2008 5:28AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   It's not anything that occurred at the Mint. It's an "altered surface" - someone has played with the obv. Not rust, die fatigue, worn dies, etc. etc.........

7. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by coinkid855 · July 2, 2008 5:53AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   << <i>It's not anything that occurred at the Mint. It's an "altered surface" - someone has played with the obv. Not rust, die fatigue, worn dies, etc. etc......... >> Thanks Fred, that's what I thought. -Paul

8. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by RWB · July 2, 2008 3:15AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Generally, coinage dies were not permitted to rust. Normally, this could occur only in humid locations and where dies had not been used for an extended period. A working die was in storage for only a few months before use, and used in a press for only a few days before it wore out.

9. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

   

   Comment by Smittys · July 2, 2008 4:48AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Another reason why PCI isn't around anymore

10. Re: 1921 Morgan Dollar error? PCI said &quot;Rusted Dies&quot;...what do you guys think??

    

    Comment by JupitarCoins · July 2, 2008 4:26AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

    Whats going on in the area of the ear?