1961 Penny - Die Crack Through Date And "bubbles"?

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GRcoins Valued Member Canada 64 Posts	Posted 10/11/2014 7:45 pm Hi All Another of my grandfather's coins, this penny seems to show a large die crack across the date. It also has numerous flaws (that look like bubbles!) attached to the N in Canada, the leaves on the right (bottom and side), the 1 at the top and on the left side (apparently double). Also perhaps something from the top of the T in cent to the edge. On the other side of the coin, there is a similar circle in Elizabeth, but it is not attached and doesn't look exactly like the others, as they aren't so round. What do you think might have caused this? Thanks for your help. GRcoins Report this Post to the Staff

aswag Valued Member United States 214 Posts	Posted 10/12/2014 08:14 am Cool Die Crack! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/12/2014 09:24 am Don't think it's a die crack,too straight. Looks like a die gouge/scratch. Don't think it's bubbles because it's not a plated coin but copper. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 10/12/2014 09:40 am If it were a die crack it would show up going over ALL the date numbers. I think it's a die scratch. Edited by kanga 10/12/2014 09:41 am Report this Post to the Staff
Scissel Pillar of the Community Canada 693 Posts	Posted 10/12/2014 10:09 am I think this coin has a coating of glue or lacquer. That would explain the bubbles on the coin's surface and the line (scratch) that appears to go over & under the date. Report this Post to the Staff
GRcoins Valued Member Canada 64 Posts	Posted 10/12/2014 3:39 pm Thanks! They're not actual bubbles - the edge of each is slightly indented into the coin. GRcoins Report this Post to the Staff
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1961 Penny - Die Crack Through Date And "Bubbles"?