Rim (coin)
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For other uses of "rim", see rim (disambiguation).
wire rim: Slight flange on coins or medals caused by heavy striking pressure, often characteristic on Proof coins. The metal is squeezed up the side of the die faces by the collar die. Sometimes incorrectly called wire edge. See also rim.
The rim is the upraised part of the coin that runs all the way around the edge of the coin on both sides.
rim The raised area around the edges of the obverse and reverse of a coin. Pronounced rims resulted from the introduction of the close collar, first used in 1828 for Capped Bust dimes.
rim - The raised edge of a coin created by the upsetting mill and collar. The raised edges on both sides of a coin help protect the coin's design from wear.
rim: circular raised area around the edges of the coin.
series: collection of coins containing all mint marks and dates for a specific value and design.
rim nick
Term for a mark or indentation on the rim of a coin or other metallic numismatic item.
Rim: The raised edge on both sides of a coin (created by the upsetting mill) that helps protect the coin's design from wear.
Rim - The raised circumference of a coin’s obverse and reverse, circling the design and protecting it from wear (not to be confused with "edge").
Rim - The outer edge of a coin, often raised to avoid premature wear.
Round - A disc shaped piece of precious metal bullion.
Scrip - A note issued by and redeemable at a merchant or group of merchants. ...
Rim - The outer most part of the coin, normally raised.
Rockford Test - The mint tested the strength of the metal in the blank planchets and finished coins with a special metal strength test called a Rockford Test.
Rim
Raised portion of the design along the edge that protects the coin from wear.
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rim
The outer edge of a coin, often raised to avoid premature wear.
Roman Finish Proof
Term given to designate certain U.S. proof coins made at the Philadelphia mint in 1909-1910.
Rim
A raised area of metal around the outer surface of the face of a coin or flan. The rim is designed to protect the rest of the design on the surface of the coin from wear.
Rim - The raised portion of a coin encircling the obverse and reverse which protects the designs of the coin from wear.
Roman Finish Proof - A special finish on proof coins minted at Philadelphia 1909-1910.
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Rim - The side or edge of the coin. Collectable coins should only be handled by the rim to minimise damage caused by chemicals in human hands. Shown in Illustration 1, top of page.
rim nick: same as a rim ding.
ring test: a method of determining if a coin is a cast counterfeit by tapping it with a pen or pencil. A genuine coin has a nice ring to it, like a tuning fork. A cast fake will give a dull thud.
Rim - The raised part of a coin, formed by the metal from the edge being extruded.
Rose Ryal - A gold coin issued by James I. The king is sitting on his throne and the reverse has the Tudor Rose.
RIM DIG, RIM GOUGE
Refers to a deeper, usually more distracting form of surface abrasion, produced when the rim or edge of one coin made contact with the surface of another, ...
Wire rim - a fine, raised line of metal around the rim of very sharply struck coins
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Knife Rim - A result of the minting process when a piece of extruding metal on the rim of a coin caused by metal forced between the die and collar. It is usually caused by the collar being stretched slightly over time.
Rim embellishment comprises 112 round beads.
The omission of FD (Fidei Defensor) caused a bit of a stir akin to that which followed the omission of DG (Dei Gratia) on the 1849 British "godless" florin.
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RIM That portion of a coin where the border meets the edge.
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SAN-SERIF Description of letters without serifs.
Rim - The raised portion of a coin which protects the design from wear.
Script - Paper money other than regular government currency.
Siege Pieces - Emergency coins struck during battle, also called obsidional coins or money of necessity.
Rim - The outer edge of a coin, often raised to avoid premature wear.
Roller Marks - Coins with, usually parallel, incuse lines.
Round - A disc shaped piece of precious metal bullion.
rim
Raised border around the circumference of a coin, not to be confused with the edge.
Coin Collecting Terms beginning with (S)
scarce
Not common, but not as uncommon as rare.
Rim Dig, Gouge or Nick
Various terms used to describe damage to the outer edge of a coin.
Rip
Slang term referring to coin acquired below the market price. Used for example in, "I ripped an 1883-S Morgan dollar at the auction last night".
Rim
The raised area running along the perimeter on both sides of a coin, thus encircling the obverse and reverse. The rim's purpose is to protect the devices of the coin from wear.
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Rim nick
A mark or indentation on the rim of a coin.
Ring test
A test that may determine whether a coin was struck or is an electrotype or cast copy. The coin is balanced on a finger and gently tapped with a metal object.
Rim Nick - A minor rim nick might cause a coin to be downgraded a point or two. A severe rim nick will cause a coin not to be graded.
The rim of a coin is the sharp circular (or other shaped) edge which surrounds the coin design.
Near rim below date, the serif of an almost entirely effaced digit (a 1 in all likelihood) is plain. Crack through M in AMERICA does not reach wing. Mintmark above gap between N and D.
Purchased from Rowe and Brownlee on August 4, 1967.
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Obverse: Rim is worn but intact. Liberty is outlined, but details are faint. The LIBERTY legend on headband is not legible. Stars and date are legible but well worn. Reverse: Rim is usually intact but worn.
Good: The rim envelops the lettering to a degree but stops about a third of the way. The portrait is distinct and most of the prominent details remain. A 1935 quarter typical of this condition trades at its underlying silver bullion value.
Obverse: [outer rim starting at 12:00] PECK'S PATENT TIN MACHINES * [then, in the center field] * * [four petal rosette] * * / IN COMPLETE / SETS. / [illustration of a spindle] / MADE AT / * * * * * / TROY N.Y.
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* out - faces outer rim. * in - faces inner rim * sl left or right - tilts in that direction.
* the vertical bar may actually be a crescent with a very shallow curve.
edge the outer border of a coin, considered the "third side" (not to be confused with "rim"). Some coins feature lettering, reeding, or ornamental designs on their edges. emblem symbol or mark used as an identifying mark.
Border: A design element employing a raised circle with the outer circumference called the rim. On Liberty Head gold coins, the border consists of beads.
Business Strike: A coin which was struck for general circulation.
rim: The edge around a coin, often with beading or denticles
rim beading: Beads or denticles around the rim of a coin
rolling: The act of wrapping stacks of coins in paper resulting in a transportable roll of coins ...
In the first image below we see a die crack that runs from rim to rim with a noticeable die break near the upper end. A die crack of this sort (with or without the intervening die break) is what some call a pre-cud die crack.
dime but thicker denomination The face value of a coin denticles Tooth like raised features just inside the rim of some coins (also known as dentils) design The devices, lettering, etc.
Within a raised rim, narrower than the blunt lip rim on previous obverses, there is a border of round beads, probably imparted by a twin punch.10 ...
The rim cuds might make a few dollars more than face value on eBay, they are genuine extra blobs of metal when the coin has been struck but are quite common. The off-centre $2 doesn't sound to be anything too special.
The heraldic eagle has its wings spread from rim to rim with the Union shield covering its breast.
HSIEN-FENG CH'UNG-PAO/ERH SHIH, FUKIEN in Chinese and Manchurian script/ on rim: CHI CH'UNG YI LIANG (weight equal to one liang), C.10-12. Dark brown patina, bold clear characters, SCARCE, Very Fine....$120 SOLD Photo
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centered or centering - describes the position of the coin design in relation to the coin blank (planchet)A well centered coin is one that is struck right in the middle of the coin blank and shows a rim that is the same width all around the coin.
Many of the blanks' next stop is an upsetting mill, which raises a rim around their edges turning the blanks into planchets. The upsetting mill consists of a rotating wheel with a groove on its edge.
Anthony dollar may appear 11-sided, due to an 11-sided rim bordering the edge of both sides.
A planchet is distinguished from a simple coin blank by having a raised rim. This rim is applied to the blank by an upsetting mill, which compresses the blank's edge as it is spun between two beveled surfaces.
Many people objected to the size of the letters that Brenner had placed just above the rim on the reverse of the coin.
rim - the raised edge of a coin created by the upsetting mill. roll - a group of coins in the same denomination in a paper wrapper package by banks, dealers, or the US Mint. rounds - coin shaped silver pieces.
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These are typically irregular in outline and extend inward from the border, although particularly severe cracks can extend all the way across a coin from rim to rim.
coppers use what is called net grading (sometimes called value grading), which is essentially a variable grading standard based on the sharpness grade, which is the detail on the coin, and the deduction off that grade due to problems such as rim ...
The crucible is round, with a rim that is six centimetres high, and about 25 cm in diameter neatly matching the upper aperture of the kiln.
Between the points is a design of wavy lines and dots matching the motif of the rim of the shield. On the shield is a horseman carrying a spear.
Each letter begins at the rim and descends toward the center. A typical inscription says: "Rajna Mahaksatrapasa Svami Rudradamaputrasa Rajna Mahasatrapasa Svami Rudrasenasa." This identifies the father (Rudradam) and current ruler (Rudrasena).
coins, there is the Type I with a thick rim, and a Type II with a thin rim.
The 1979-S has a filled "S" mintmark, and a clear "S" mintmark. There is
also a variety where the third star is much smaller then the rest. The ...
A medal has three basic parts: the obverse (the 'front' surface of the medal, which will contain the portrait if one is present), the reverse (the 'back' surface of the medal, which may be blank or engraved with a design), and the rim (the outer edge ...
The blanks, once annealed, cooled, washed, cleaned and dried, proceed to the upsetting mill which "squeezes" the blanks edges to give it a raised edge/rim.
Rim - Not to be confused with the edge, a coin's rim is raised on both sides to protect the design from wear and tear.
Relief - The relief in coins is the raised area, often depicting various imagery.
 See also: Coin, Revers, Reverse, Mint, Struck
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