Mr T Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 32 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: I didn't think Decimal would show so many differences given the manufacturing process advancements since like 1860! Even in Australia there are a lot of decimal varieties (particularly after the introduction of the Ian Rank-Broadley obverse). I suppose modern mints are just as interested in extending die life as the mints of last century. 1 Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted February 9, 2018 Posted February 9, 2018 I guess thats possible, but after my trip to the mint, where they said they get through something like a thousand dies in a year for certain coins, I'd be suprised if it's that rather than an error with setting up the machine for a new run. Quote
Mr T Posted February 10, 2018 Posted February 10, 2018 Maybe - I wouldn't be surprised if there are more varieties these days, though I expect a lot would be such small changes that you couldn't spot them with the naked eye as they don't hand make dies any more. They could probably easily reduce the profile by 10% without anyone noticing and strike a whole lot more coins. 2 Quote
Unwilling Numismatist Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting 1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting 1975 - One set, Type A no frosting 1 Quote
bhx7 Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: 1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting 1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting 1975 - One set, Type A no frosting 5 minutes ago, Unwilling Numismatist said: 1972 - One set, Type A, no frosting 1974 - One Set, Type A no frosting 1975 - One set, Type A no frosting Thanks U.N. Quote
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