Another 1921 Lincoln Wheatie - Extra Metal On Obverse

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d_dob Valued Member United States 193 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 7:12 pm Do you guys think the extra metal on the obverse is from a broken planchet? Or some type of PMD? Report this Post to the Staff

jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 7:20 pm It's old dried up glue or some other type of adhesive. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHuntingDrew Pillar of the Community United States 4932 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 7:33 pm PMD, acetone might get that off. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 9:00 pm I think someone should have been using a Kleenex when they blew that goober. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 9:42 pm Quote: It's old dried up glue or some other type of adhesive. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 10:06 pm It may have been varnish? I remember hearing they used to protect their coins that way years ago. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 10:16 pm That gives me an idea, Coop. I bet Spar Urethane would be perfect for preserving zinc cents. Report this Post to the Staff
d_dob Valued Member United States 193 Posts	Posted 07/06/2015 11:43 pm OK thanks! I didn't think it looked like it was something that was consistent with what I've learned about strike errors. Report this Post to the Staff
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