1968 20 cent coin with no designer's initials

Brushy 1953 · August 08, 2013, 09:07:23 AM

I have in my possession 3 1968 20 cent coins that have no "SD" designer's initials. I have contacted the RAM and they assure me that no coins of this type exist. I would be interested if anyone has come across such coins as I understand there are a few 2 cent coins with missing "SD"

markn · August 08, 2013, 09:21:57 AM

Welcome to the forum Brushy. Interesting coins I've heard nothing about. Want to post up some pictures in the gallery?

MattGold · August 08, 2013, 09:35:43 AM

I've come across a couple with out the initials but I just thought it was a weak strike so back in the pond they went lol. Got me wondering now!!

enworb · August 08, 2013, 10:09:12 AM

I would love to see some pictures.

Brushy 1953 · August 08, 2013, 11:13:36 AM

Thanks for all replies. I hope this photo shows the detail

Unicorn · August 08, 2013, 11:13:52 AM

:welcome: to the forum Brushy ..... :i_agree: would love some closeup pics! Could be a die fill ...

Well that was quick ...... ya beat me to it

Still going with the could be a die fill ...... geez for a 1968 coin it's in top condition ..... how long have you had them?

Brushy 1953 · August 08, 2013, 11:26:40 AM

Quote from: 'Unicorn' pid='24274' dateline='1375926232':welcome: to the forum Brushy ..... :i_agree: would love some closeup pics! Could be a die fill ...

Well that was quick ...... ya beat me to it

Still going with the could be a die fill ...... geez for a 1968 coin it's in top condition ..... how long have you had them?

I've had them 44 years. picked them all up together in change. There is a distinct "concave" nature of the "pool" which should contain the initials. So I'm still confident there is no fill in. What do you think? Cheers.

I've had them 44 years, picked them all up on same day in change. There is a distinct "concave nature of the "pool" that should contain the SD so I'm still confident there's no fill. What do you think?

enworb · August 08, 2013, 11:56:51 AM

I can see a couple little spots where the SD should be. My money is on grease filled die.

jozk123 · August 08, 2013, 12:06:33 PM

Quote from: 'enworb' pid='24276' dateline='1375928811'I can see a couple little spots where the SD should be. My money is on grease filled die.

Yes I'm with you, I must say they are in great condition and well spotted 44 years ago

interest · August 08, 2013, 12:49:21 PM

Quote from: 'enworb' pid='24276' dateline='1375928811'I can see a couple little spots where the SD should be. My money is on grease filled die.

I can see the same thing.

Robster · August 08, 2013, 04:07:42 PM

:welcome:

Nevol · August 08, 2013, 09:05:01 PM

I had this note saved re 20c's with missing SD:

"20¢ - no SD - There were several coins that had little dots in the area but these ones are missing the SD

1967
1968
1970
1976
1977
1978"

I'm not sure where the info came from, possibly Brissyboy on ACBO, but please don't quote me on it as I really can't remember.

Our 'friend' Shanew on CCF also had 2 x 1970 with no SD

Fulvio · August 08, 2013, 10:59:57 PM

Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='24332' dateline='1375961701'"20¢ - no SD - There were several coins that had little dots in the area but these ones are missing the SD"

That would seem to indicate its not a fill then, wouldn't it?

Nevol · August 09, 2013, 07:50:57 AM

Quote from: 'Fulvio' pid='24341' dateline='1375968597'
Quote from: 'Nevol' pid='24332' dateline='1375961701'"20¢ - no SD - There were several coins that had little dots in the area but these ones are missing the SD"
That would seem to indicate its not a fill then, wouldn't it?

I suppose you could see it that way. I created that 20c doc on 6 July 2007 so I must have got the info from ACT&B as we didn't start using ACBO till 2010.:angel: