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Is this a slightly off center strike on the obverse? It also appears to have been in some kind of acid type liquid, I think?
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It is not an off-center strike. It is a misaligned die strike. (It might be a teensy bit off-center too, but not really. See the difference below.) And yes, it sure does look like something was eating away at it, especially in the center of the reverse.
Misaligned Die: This refers to a coin that was struck by dies that were not in correct position in relation to each other. A coin struck by a misaligned die can be determined by noting a difference in its relative centered-ness between the obverse and reverse of a coin. Below is an example of a cent struck by slightly misaligned dies. These do not command a premium unless the misalignment is severe enough to have part of the design cut off. Photos courtesy of historyhound.
Off-center Strike: When a planchet isn’t centered in the striking chamber due to a loose or absent collar, the design will be offset in one direction. This offset will show equally on both sides of the coin, unlike a misaligned die strike, which will show a different amount of offset on each side of the coin.
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Yup, I remember it now lol thank you for reminding me.... the old brain gives out sometimes lolIt is not an off-center strike. It is a misaligned die strike. (It might be a teensy bit off-center too, but not really. See the difference below.) And yes, it sure does look like something was eating away at it, especially in the center of the reverse.
Misaligned Die: This refers to a coin that was struck by dies that were not in correct position in relation to each other. A coin struck by a misaligned die can be determined by noting a difference in its relative centered-ness between the obverse and reverse of a coin. Below is an example of a cent struck by slightly misaligned dies. These do not command a premium unless the misalignment is severe enough to have part of the design cut off. Photos courtesy of historyhound.
Off-center Strike: When a planchet isn’t centered in the striking chamber due to a loose or absent collar, the design will be offset in one direction. This offset will show equally on both sides of the coin, unlike a misaligned die strike, which will show a different amount of offset on each side of the coin.
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Nice find even with the not so perfect condition!!!Jim
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