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1954 Proof Washington quarter with Heavy Lathe Lines

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  • #1

    1954 Proof Washington quarter with Heavy Lathe Lines

    This one is really evident. I did use the sharpen tool in PhotoShop to really bring it out.
    Image details indicate this was taken with a COOLPIX L110 Nikon Camera so it's not my photo.

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    Ken Potter
    CONECA Public Relations
    Member of: CONECA-HLM, ANA-LM, MSNS-HLM, NWDCC, CSNS, NLG, IASAC, Fly-In
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    Unless otherwise noted, images are by Ken Potter and copyright Ken Potter 2015.

    CONECA Notice: Any individual is encouraged to submit articles, opinions, or any other material beneficial to the numismatic community. Contributions should not be libelous or slanderous; ethics and good taste shall be adhered to. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official CONECA policy or those of its officers. The act of submitting material shall constitute an expressed warranty by the contributor that the material is original; if not, source and permission must be provided.
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    Very nice example Ken! I've only found 2 coins with lathe lines. A 2014 shield cent, and the other, I can't recall the date.

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    • #3
      Ok, a new one on me. Please explain the lathe lines and how they got there. It kind of reminds me of the circular gouges (as opposed to the delicate lathe lines) I have seen on Jefferson nickels. Of course I think the circular gouges I see on the nickels is post mint damage. There is a lot more going on with that particular quarter I see. There are two die cracks on the right wing (left, viewing) and a bunch of lines in between the inner wing feathers

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      • #4
        Circular lines like this show up on many coins -- often in early die state. I think they come from the reduction process, a hub made from the model and then eventually transferred on to coins in the early stages of the process. Just my opinion.

        An interesting coin that shows a lot of this is the Canadian 1974 Nickel dollars.
        Ken Potter
        CONECA Public Relations
        Member of: CONECA-HLM, ANA-LM, MSNS-HLM, NWDCC, CSNS, NLG, IASAC, Fly-In
        Visit my website: http://koinpro.tripod.com
        Visit CONECA's Website
        Unless otherwise noted, images are by Ken Potter and copyright Ken Potter 2015.

        CONECA Notice: Any individual is encouraged to submit articles, opinions, or any other material beneficial to the numismatic community. Contributions should not be libelous or slanderous; ethics and good taste shall be adhered to. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official CONECA policy or those of its officers. The act of submitting material shall constitute an expressed warranty by the contributor that the material is original; if not, source and permission must be provided.

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