1988P RDV-005 or 006 ?

[Maineman750]

Here is one I cannot be sure of. I know Lucien can but anybody else is welcome to chime in too.I just found an RDV-006 last week so odds are against me.:tinysmile_hmm_t:

[simonm]

Almost looks like 006, but it's a tough call...I would wait for the pros on this one...

[georoxx]

Looks like a 005 to me.

-George

[copperlover]

This is a tough one, I would need to see additional pics from a different angle with better lighting to call this an 06. I can't see the horizontal bar which is supposed to be on the G and there is some wear/damage in that area. I have to hold my decision until I see additional pics.

Lucien

[hasfam]

Ok, I'm going to say it's an 005 and why I think it is.
1. When looking at the G in the initials, you will see the vertical line that is extra thick. There are a number of dies that show this deceptive looking part og the initials making us wonder if the thickness is actually hiding the cross bar on a 006 G. And it's not. It is what you see. Just a Plain G with a thick vertical line.
2. The F in the initials is slightly further away from the right side of the memorial on 005 dies and closer on the 006 dies. The F on your coin shows the distance of a 005 die.
based on those factors, I'm going to say it's an -005.

[mustbebob]

It is an RDV-005. Good call folks!

[jcuve]

No doubt, 005

[copperlover]

Well no need for further pics, I think Rock, Bob and Jason were unanimous on this one. I did see the spacing on the F but I look at everything when making the RDV006 call.

Lucien

[Maineman750]

Thanks guys, it was great to see what others look for. This coin took a perfect hit to shorten the top of the G and along with the thick vertical bar it was one of the trickiest I have seen.