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  • molchaser
    • Mar 2016
    • 1
    #1

    Wire Rim

    I have some 2000 p Sacagawea coins that appear to have a wire rim mint error. All of the coins have the same error along the edge. I have submitted a sample to NGC for grading. Any comment?

    molchaser
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    Tags: sacagawea 200 p, wire rim
  • diamond
    • Jul 2007
    • 2040
    #2
    If this "wire rim" takes the form of a thin vertical flange that extends vertically from the rim/edge junction, then you've got a case of finning. Finned rims are a symptom of increased overall striking pressure or increased localized striking pressure due to slight die tilt. Finning is relatively common and only has value when it's extreme.
    Mike Diamond. Error coin writer and researcher.

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    • koinpro
      CONECA Public Relations
      • Nov 2007
      • 467
      #3
      Very few ever seem to catch the eye of folks wanting to spend money on them.
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      Ken Potter
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