1970S Reverse stuck through grease?

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As for the planchet being thinner in one spot, that makes "zero" sense when looking at the OP's coin. When a planchet is tapered, and it does happen, the weakness of the strike is on both sides of the coin since the metal of the planchet was not thick enough fill the recesses of either die.

This coin is weak on one side and very normal on the other. It had to be struck through "grease"

Also, when a coin like a cent goes through the upset mill to create a proto-rim, as it is called, there is a slight rim before the planchet enters the striking chamber. If the glob of lubricant overlapped the area where the rim was struck, the rim would be effected as much as the surface of the coin. The rim would not be obliterated as it was essentially there before the planchet entered the coining chamber of the coin press.

[liveandievarieties]

Thank you Bill, so well said. It's really been a treat seeing you on LCR!

By the way, what part of WA are you in? Ever hit the PNNA show in Tukwilla every April?

[foundinrolls]

Hi Chris,

Thanks....

As for shows...It's complicated but it's not easy for me to get out. Long story short, 18 parrots and an epileptic collie to take care of:-) I sometimes get to a show in Tacoma.

I'm between Seattle and Tacoma, basically.

[liveandievarieties]

Ok, I'll be in Seattle in April for an extended coin-weekend. Maybe I can coax you out long enough to buy you a cup of coffee? I'll likely have my bulemia-palsy black lab with me. Ok, he's not really sick, but I do love my Bonzo.

I really like the other side of the mountains, it's my playground, always something goin on. We usually make it over at least once a year for a week, sometimes more often.