powermad5000 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I've submitted many coins and have had many different grades and descriptions return on my submitted coins, but I was emailed a shipping summary for one of my latest shipments and I see in part of the description on an 1861 3 Cent Silver a description of "Medallic Alignment". What exactly is Medallic Alignment? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted October 9, 2021 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted October 9, 2021 It means that the dies are oriented in the same position. In other words, the reverse is right side up when the coin is turned along its vertical axis instead of the horizontal axis, the latter being normal for United States coins. It is a mint error. The term "medallic alignment" is used, because medals normally have their dies oriented the same direction, while USA coins typically are in "coin alignment." Alex in PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vess1 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Wow, you learn something every day. Alex in PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran Popular Post DWLange Posted October 11, 2021 Member: Seasoned Veteran Popular Post Share Posted October 11, 2021 As I'm getting older I forget something every day. Alex in PA., Revenant and powermad5000 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 As do I ....thank you. Now it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
