Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
I'm stuck, and confused. These are both 1942. Is one a different bust than the other. Any insights are appreciated.
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Re: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
I think that both busts the same. One struck in nickel, one in tombac. One is harder than the other and/or a stronger strike. I like both coins.
Bill in Burl
Re: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
Thanks Bill,
Both are tombacs, look at the G's in the lettering. They seem to be different as well.
Both are tombacs, look at the G's in the lettering. They seem to be different as well.
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Re: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
actually, it looks like clash marks on the one on the right. That would account for a weaker, shallower strike.
Bill in Burl
Re: Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs
The 1942 Tombac dies were all produced from the same master hub.
It is possible that a working die when worn would produce a slightly different strike
but this is due to die wear and is not a variety. I am sure that after 80 years if there
were different varieties that they would have been discovered by now.
It is possible that a working die when worn would produce a slightly different strike
but this is due to die wear and is not a variety. I am sure that after 80 years if there
were different varieties that they would have been discovered by now.