1993 cent - Canada - Extra Spine

[Steve123]

Recently found and sold...

[Jamez]

That's pretty neat. Always good to see coins posted from our friends to the north. Do you know what caused that?

[Steve123]

Thanks, Jamez! I'm not sure of the cause. I know that they are varieties in earlier years, however; I'm told to find one on this late a date is rare. I had always thought it was a die clash.

[Jamez]

I have emailed a person in CONECA who is the go to guy on Canadian Cents to come and take a look at this.. see what he says.

[SPP-Ottawa]

These extra spines can be found in various years, from the early 1960s to 1990s... The most famous one, the 1964 Extra Spine, is from a die crack... this one however, is definitely not a die crack or die clash... not sure what to make of this...

[Jamez]

Thank you Roger. I too haven't a clue what could cause that.. Die chip? Looks like its

[SPP-Ottawa]

Hey Steve,

Can I have your permission to use your photos that are presented here?? This would make an interesting topic in my RCNA column "Canadian Spice"...

If you want my email, I am sure that Jim can pass it along to you.

Roger

[Steve123]

Roger, of course you can use the images! I wouldn't mind some credit as the finder though

That coin has since been sold at auction. So, I no longer have the coin but I still have the close-up images. However, they may be the same resolution as the ones here.

Steve

[Steve123]

SPP-OTTAWA has informed me that this variety is now listed on Page 317 of the 2016 70th Edition Charlton. I am excited that my name appears as the finder of this variety and that my photos were used!

I have someone to thank and it is probably SPP.

Steve

[SPP-Ottawa]

Yes Steve, and thanks again for your help!