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Question
I have some of the new Dollar coins. When you look from the side to read the mint marks on the side, ... Some have Washington head up and some the Liberty up. I also have one that has nothing on the side at all.
Is there a striking error?
Hi Diane,
These are not error coins and actually are about 50/50 either way. The coin is struck and then the coins are sent in a bin to a seperate machine to add the rim designs. It just depends which way the coin enters the chamber....heads up or down. I hope this helps
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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