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RC · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:19 pm Post subject:

Coop
Thats simular to my 97'.. Nice find.!

BJ, the 2008 looks simular to 2008P-1DEO-010 200° listed on your site .. However, the die markers are not matching, there are no chips or cracks on obv or Rev on my coin & I can not see any trails from the date, or atleast not with my 16x loop.. Maybe a new die or earlier die state?? If you would like to take a look yourself, that will be fine.. I believe you could get a better photo.! I noticed this evening the trails show better from a straight above view with the right light..

BTW, Great site.! I dont believe you had it up & running last time I sent you a coin, Congrats..

RC

Dick · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:02 am Post subject:

BJ, thanks for your explanation. I guess the only other option we might have for WS, on another coin is the nickel., (as long as they use the same devices on it. While I can't look directly at the trails/WS, I can use something we learned in the Navy, "Night-vision". It helps me with my situation. It takes a bit more time, but it does work.
Speaking of trails; how about that 1869 coin Kurt posted? That is cool!
Later: I just noticed the name of this section in the forum! I like the name! Way to go, Chuck!
Dick

Dick · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

BJ, thanks for your explanation. I guess the only other option we might have for WS, on another coin is the nickel., (as long as they use the same devices on it. While I can't look directly at the trails/WS, I can use something we learned in the Navy, "Night-vision". It helps me with my situation. It takes a bit more time, but it does work.
Speaking of trails; how about that 1869 coin Kurt posted? That is cool!
Dick

wavysteps2003 · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

Okay, wavy steps is the result of trails going through the stairs. Wavy steps is a distortion similar to the distortion seen on some of the letters when a trail passes through or originates on that design element.

So, we can say this; wavy steps are only found on the Lincoln cent (so far). Wavy steps are a result of trails.

This is best explained by looking at the stylobate when it has trail lines; when the trail line passes through the horizontal line that forms the levels of the stylobate, it distorts that horizontal line in the direction of which the trail is traveling. This is the same thing that is happening in the steps. What you are seeing is the distortion and in some cases the actual trail line in the stairs.

BJ Neff

Dick · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:04 am Post subject:

BJ, Is that trails, or wavysteps? I have been calling the ones I find, like those you posted, WS. What is the difference? Thanks,
Dick

wavysteps2003 · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:51 am Post subject:

Speaking of trail, I did this one last night for Jean L. It is fairly uncommon since it is on a proof 2000 Lincoln cent.

BJ Neff

Dick · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:48 am Post subject:

Nice picture! I had to look closely to see the trails, but, yes, they are there
Dick

wavysteps2003 · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:10 am Post subject:

WOW, this is a surprise. Thank you Chuck for doing this, it means a lot to me.

Thanks very much. I'll try and link this page to the http:www.traildies.com site

BJ

coppercoins · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:36 am Post subject:

Moved this topic into the BRAND NEW area for trails only! And by the way, nice finds - both of you!

wavysteps2003 · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject:

By the way RC, nice find. Welcome to the world of trail dies.

BJ Neff

wavysteps2003 · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

Okay Coop, I knew you were hiding all those Denver mint trail dies.Very nice one and new to boot. Any chance of letting Bob or myself see this one so we can add it ot the site?

BJ Neff

coop · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject:

I found one the other day. Just been waiting to show it off. I didn't see a listing for it yet.

Maybe its on one of his "Hidden Files?"

RC · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject:

Wow, nice site.! Thanks for the link Bob. Smile

hasfam · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject:

yep, can definately see the trails. Nice going. Let us know if you can attribute it from traildies.com
thanks for sharing,
Rock

Bob P · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:12 pm Post subject:

Definitely a trails die. Have you tried to see if you can attribute it at http://www.traildies.com yet?