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OK thanks for that Scooby  |
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Ok, here is the real deal:  Also images of the normal one to compare it with to a normal coin. Scooby's coin look interesting on the LIBERTY, but the rest of the coin is normal. Matt's coin appears to be pressed to widen the devices maybe through a leather strap or just circulation damage? |
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Thank You Coop |
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Okay, Scooby's coin looks like a "possible" - and my reason for saying that is the horizontal thickness of the letter are in LIBERTY and the oblong shape and appearance of the G of GOD.
Gutowski's coin is a normal cent that is somewhat softly struck, which can make some of the lettering appear a little thicker than normal.
Having said all that, I have beat down more of these than I care to mention - most of them were coins I had pulled out thinking they could be something until I had a number of othrs to compare them to. What I have to see in order to call these doubled dies is notching in at least one of a few key areas or definite separation lines somewhere on the devices. With Scooby's coin, it appears those separation lines just "might" be there.
BTW, this is the main reason the cents were changed to small date in 1982 - the master hub had worn out, the lettering was pancaking out, getting thick, and just messy.
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Thanks Chuck!
What should I do next? Should I try to get better pictures, or do you need to see it in hand?
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Good Luck Scobby!
Hope you got a "NEW" find!
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06/29/2010 09:54 am
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I believe that to be a doubled die from what I can see, but I am not ready to accept packages just yet. Please keep me in mind and contact me near the end of July for instructions. You might just find something else to include in the package by then.
Thank you....Chuck
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Great find, Scooby, best of luck with it. The second pics really show it.
Jim
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My first opinion: I think it's normal and that LIBERTY was struck with pitting surrounding it, that condition compromising the strike...the very close-ups arent focused enough to see detailed profiles of LIBERTY letters.
Edited by j_h_s
07/01/2010 08:18 am
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I have both 1982 Lincoln cents. Small date is a D. no mint mark on the large date. Here is my question. The small dated cent has a clear stamp of the state of Massachusetts. The large date cent has a stamp of the state of Maryland. Both states are stamped and located to the right of Lincoln's nose. I believe the coins are non-commemorative coins made by a private company or person. Any help. Thanks. |
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First of all,  to the forum! It sounds like your coins have been counter-stamped. You can find them with all kinds of crazy stuff. But, pictures are welcome and helpful, and you may want to just start another thread. |
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Scooby, thanks for the welcome. I had no idea what the coins were until you used the correct coin lingo...counter-stamped. I googled it and found tons of info. It seems they mad novelty sets. Thanks. I guess if you ask the right person you get the correct answer.
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You're welcome! And I'm far from the right person, LOL! I'm learning just like you, and you've come to the right place! Keep asking questions and remember most of all  ! |
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Kind of like this?  Edited by coop
07/02/2010 10:45 pm
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