Column Fluting lines questions

[Novicetoerr]

Hello All, BJ,


To BJ... Got your address and mail will go out tomorrow.


Have questions as follows:

1. What is the longest or strongest fluting line listed/posted?
Are they column specific?

2. Will a single column's fluting lines (column perimeter/internal design lines)
traverse in only one direction or can cris-cross each others?


Thank you...NVTEs

[wavysteps]

The strongest wavy step die is 1999P-1DER-015WST and can be seen on the traildies.com site. This die affects the bottom stair of the memorial building and actually bows it toward the bottom.

While I have never seen dual directional lines in wavy steps, either in the stylobate or the stairs, it could be possible. However, due to the start position of these lines, it would be virtually impossible for them to cross each other.

BJ Neff

[Novicetoerr]

Thank you very much BJ.

That will help in our assessment whether we are seeing real tralis or just scratches/gouges. NVTE2 is assigned to quest for these trails.

NVTEs

[wavysteps]

Hi Guys - Well I had a look at your coin and this is what I have found.

At first I thought that it was a fluting line extension, for it did seem to have some of the characteristics. However, a different angled light source shows a bit different picture.



With the different angle of light, it became evident that it was an indent that caused the appearance of a fluting line extension. This is post mint damage.

It is a very honest mistake and there is no fault in what you saw. At times, even we, who think that we know everything are fooled.

I will send this coin back to you today guys.

BJ Neff

[Novicetoerr]

Thanks BJ for the correction.


You are correct about the angle/lighting of our cameras (actually we use 2
identical camera microscopes). Difference in angle/lighting show different results particularly at close-ups. We will try to always correlate results at different angles before we post.


No need to mail back the coin.
NVTEs

[wavysteps]

Thanks guys and keep on trying. One of these days you will hit on something big.

BJ Neff