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Sword

Is this post mint damage?

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I have seen a George V halfcrown I would like to buy but it is flat around the harp. Would you say this is post mint damage or done during the minting process? Thanks.

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What date is it?

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1915

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Could be a planchet flaw that damage goes right back to the right hand tip of the letter L and right across to the first string of the harp.?

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Looks like it has been struck over the flaw. Of course it is hard to be 100%.

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3 hours ago, Sword said:

1915

If it's pre-1920 it could be either. Post-mint damage to the 50% alloy coins will show some discolouration whereas that looks pure silver.

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My 1915 does not have that. It looks like not fully struck up and maybe grease on die or similar.

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