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1974 die shift error
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 1:58 am
by warworn
Re: 1974 die shift error
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 5:11 am
by Bill in Burl
Without seeing it in hand, I'd say machine/mechanical doubling. In the nanosecond after the die strikes, it slightly moves as the die retreats from the planchet. It is corrected by tightening up the holder/keeper that holds the die in place. Pretty common on old Vicky large cents, but new presses may be a little different.
Re: 1974 die shift error
Posted: Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:10 am
by coinguy
Looks like Machine Doubling to me.
Not really considered an error as it is
part of the minting process.
1974 Caribou Quarter Weak Strike ?
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:24 am
by WEB44ca
weak strike ???
Re: 1974 die shift error
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:41 am
by coinguy
Not a weak strike, coin has been damaged after it was struck, known as PMD (Post Minting Damage)
Re: 1974 die shift error
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:35 am
by troubadour
That coin received a lot of love