DonnaJo Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaJo Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, DonnaJo said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 All are large date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) On 2/8/2021 at 10:31 AM, Coinbuf said: All are large date Correct. Each and every one is a large date. Are you surprised, DonnaJo? Edited February 9, 2021 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 The style of those pictures looks awfully familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 [Here's a thought that is sure to rile up some folks. Imperceptible to all but the most attentive is the thought that numbers on coins are larger in the hotter summer months and smaller during the frigid winters. This principle also explains the clickety-clack of train rails.] The serious collector would do well to familiarize him/her self with all aspects of already authenticated examples and consider too that the FDC (fleur de coin) you seek will find you, before you find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Quintus Arrius said: [Here's a thought that is sure to rile up some folks. Imperceptible to all but the most attentive is the thought that numbers on coins are larger in the hotter summer months and smaller during the frigid winters. This principle also explains the clickety-clack of train rails.] The serious collector would do well to familiarize him/her self with all aspects of already authenticated examples and consider too that the FDC (fleur de coin) you seek will find you, before you find it. If I understand what you’re saying with that last line, I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaJo Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 No not surprised just started and didn't know how to tell the difference is all. What about this strange nickel? The back is normal the front is flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 The nickel has been hit with a sander or grinder, it did not leave the mint like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaJo Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 It would be that much detail left after a sander sanded on it? I would think it have a lot more micro scratches in it. Well back to hunting 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If it was struck on an undersized planchet (perhaps a foreign one) then it would be weak on both sides, not just one side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 "Groan" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 14 hours ago, DonnaJo said: It would be that much detail left after a sander sanded on it? Depends on how long it was sanded and the grit used. RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 1:36 PM, Quintus Arrius said: [Here's a thought that is sure to rile up some folks. Imperceptible to all but the most attentive is the thought that numbers on coins are larger in the hotter summer months and smaller during the frigid winters. This principle also explains the clickety-clack of train rails.] The serious collector would do well to familiarize him/her self with all aspects of already authenticated examples and consider too that the FDC (fleur de coin) you seek will find you, before you find it Are you saying saying that the thermal expansion of copper would change the shape and size of the digits to the point where you could visually see the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Oldhoopster said: Are you saying saying that the thermal expansion of copper would change the shape and size of the digits to the point where you could visually see the difference? [Pay me no mind, Oldhoopster. I am just considering the possibilities, however absurd, on paper. The very worst that can happen is being taken seriously.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
