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Sunday, February 26, 2017

No FG and Floating Roof



There are lesser known die varieties out there.  The 1969 D No FG is an example of what I'm talking about.  This refers to the initials of designer of the Memorial Reverse, Frank Gasparro, while he was Assistant Engraver for the US Mint.  Although not an intentional design, this anomaly presented as a result of overpolishing and/or a blockage of grease on the reverse die.
Designer initials in their natural habitat

Denise Catania has sent in photos of 3 dates with No FG: 1969-D, 1971-D, 1972-D.   The 1969-D is the most common date.  I was pleasantly surprised to see her 1972-D example.   All these dates are found on the Cheat Sheet.

There are specimens in which overpolishing has removed the details of the soffit below the roof.  This is called a "Floating Roof".  The creation of these varieties is not by design, nor is it an error.  It is a production anomaly and the level of quality is often subjective and open to debate.  Nonetheless, some of these are recognized minor die varieties.  Fivas and Stanton attribute the 1969-D as FS-901 in The Cherrypicker's Guide and it has been recognized by PCGS, with top grade specimens selling in the hundreds.  I understand that PCGS no longer certifies these coins. 

There are specimens with a floating roof, others with missing designer initials.  While these are nice to keep around and sell for a buck or two, the ideal specimens have a floating roof and NO TRACE of the initials.  Top quality specimens can sell for a handsome premium.

Keep an eye out for them.


1969-D No FG Obverse

1969-D No FG Reverse


1971-D No FG Obverse

1971-D No FG Reverse





1972-D No FG Obverse

1972-D No FG Reverse














20 comments:

  1. I have a 1978 with out the fg on the back and a the DId filled in. Is it worth any thing

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  2. i hace 1969 D, 1971 D, 1972 D no no fg revese

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  3. I have 1971-D No fg and floating roof

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  5. I have a 1970 D Floating roof no FG.

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  6. I just found a 1969-D No FG with Floating Roof :)

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  7. I have a 2018 dime with deep high edges of copper on both sides.weight of 214.common dime weight228 silverdime 245.width of 2018 dime 1/16 every thing looks normal.

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  8. I have a mint condition 1970d floating roof and no designers marks on it. What is its value?

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  9. I have a 69d floating roof and no fg. Its a double die and has more

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  10. I have a 1969 D cent with the floating roof and no FG initials. how much is it worth.

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  11. Good afternoon I was just looking at your comments and pictures. I have a 1977 d,No.FG.,and 1971D.no FG.. I haven't noticed any 1977 D's without the FG and was curious as to anyone else finding one?

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  12. i have a 2020 dime with a small number 7 on roosevelts eyebrow, anyone know anything

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  13. email me at cuc73@aol.com 2020 dime with no. 7 on his eyebrow

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  14. I found a 1970d small date with no fg and a floating roof good comdition are these common

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  15. I have a 1969 s penny with a floating roof and no fg. How much is this worth?

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  16. I have a Lincoln cent 1969 D no FG initial & possible floating roof

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