1998 Die Cracks and Offset Die

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angusn
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1998 Die Cracks and Offset Die

Post by angusn » Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:58 pm

Hi everyone, first post here. Going though my years ago Tim Hortons change, before they started with debit, and found what I think is this nice one. If I'm off, I'm open to be corrected & learn.

Thanks.

1998 01b Reverse Die Cracking & Offset Die.jpg
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1998 01b Obverse Die Cracking & Offset Die Close 1.jpg
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coinguy
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Re: 1998 Die Cracks and Offset Die

Post by coinguy » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:24 pm

Welcome to the Forum

Correct on the hairline die crack.
Can’t tell if let is a misaligned die or an off centre strike as you only show one side.
Always show both sides of the coin when posting, this can sometimes be important.

angusn
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Re: 1998 Die Cracks and Offset Die

Post by angusn » Fri Sep 01, 2023 7:46 pm

Thanks for the reply coinguy. Here's both for those interested.
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1998 01b Obverse Die Cracking & Offset Die.jpg
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1998 01b Reverse Die Cracking & Offset Die.jpg
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coinguy
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Re: 1998 Die Cracks and Offset Die

Post by coinguy » Sat Sep 02, 2023 6:22 am

Thanks for the pictures.
What you have is a Misalgned die as it only shows off centre on one side.
If it showed off centre on both sides, it would be an off centre strike.
Nice pictures by the way.

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