trying to identify my SLQ date

[thecrazyone]

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Yeah yeah, I know, silver's not able to be restored- but this SLQ is an S mint, and with Photoshop, I think I may have whittled it down to a 1918 S.

Can anyone take a look at the pics and tell me their thoughts? It definitely has to be a type 2, in my opinion.

[thecrazyone]

Here's the full coin image:

[NiBullionCu]

The hair curl of the head is definitely type II (an easier check is the reverse, no stars under eagle is type I, stars under eagle is type II)

Essentially a "dateless" example.

[thecrazyone]

Thanks. It does have the 3 stars under the eagle on the back.

[fasteddy]

Is that an 8 over a 7 SLQ?

[thecrazyone]

I sure feel like it is, to be honest! I don't know where to take it right now to have it confirmed, since most local businesses are closed.

(and yes, I would possibly sell or trade it)

[thecrazyone]

Guess I'm the only one seeing it, lol.

[IdahoCopper]

If you have a scanner, set it for the highest DPI 1200, 2400, 4800, etc. The image file will be huge. Some scanners let you select a box area for the scan that will significantly reduce the image size by only saving the area you want to see.

Box the date area of the coin with the highest DPI you can. This may help determine the date. Its like a microscope.

See:

http://www.idahocopper.com/images/1901a.jpg

11 megabyte file, zoom in for close details

[thecrazyone]

Thanks. The image you see actually is from my scanner already, but I don't think I went to the absolute top DPI.

[NiBullionCu]

One of the diagnostics for the 18/17-S is a die clash that left a 'reversed' E in the fold of the gown near the kneecap.

see this image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6027503/uploads/editor/70/sav84lbm0ogx.jpg

[thecrazyone]

One of the diagnostics for the 18/17-S is a die clash that left a 'reversed' E in the fold of the gown near the kneecap.

see this image: https://us.v-cdn.net/6027503/uploads/editor/70/sav84lbm0ogx.jpg

Can you point out where on the attached pic you are referencing? I'm not really seeing any reversed "E" (unless you mean what looks like a small square chunk missing out on the edge of the gown).

I think I am seeing that on mine, actually. I may need to rescan my coin out of the 2x2. Maybe that will render a clearer image. I tried it at 2400DPI but it basically locks up my machine when I try to open the image, as it is 30MB.

[NiBullionCu]

yes, in your yellow box the reverse 'E' is right next to the leg.

you can also see the reverse 'P' on the gown next to it. (That is usually worn away fairly quickly in circulation on these, but the revere 'E' is in a recess and survives on fairly worn coins.)

The die clash is part of the 'E Pluribus Unum' motto from the reverse.

[thecrazyone]

Here's my coin again, scanned at 1200 DPI and removed from its 2x2 for the scan.

[thecrazyone]

yes, in your yellow box the reverse 'E' is right next to the leg.

you can also see the reverse 'P' on the gown next to it. (That is usually worn away fairly quickly in circulation on these, but the revere 'E' is in a recess and survives on fairly worn coins.)

The die clash is part of the 'E Pluribus Unum' motto from the reverse.

I get it now as far as why the letters are in the arrangement that they are, thanks!

I *think* traces of the P are on mine (aka the one in the gown edge), but it's minimal.