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Is this a Cud on lincolns' forehead? What is it worth?   |
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Rest in Peace
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Sorry, Cuds are only along the edge of the coin. Here's one of mine for reference.  Edited by numismo
09/03/2012 10:28 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Could also be a laminated die problem. Check A. Herbert's book on coin errors.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Laminations are almost always in straight lines. These are uneven and curved. Strong die cracks. It is possible to have many cracks on the same die: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...E_CRACKS.jpgNot a Cud. Just a pair of cracks. ADDED: Laminations are not raised, but a indented with part of the planchet missing. Cracks are in the die and thus raised on the coin as the metal is missing there on the die.Edited by coop
09/05/2012 6:14 pm
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"ADDED: Laminations are not raised, but a indented with part of the planchet missing"
Most of the time this is the case, however some are raised and appear to be flakes. Generally they are smaller and thus stay attached. Unc coins more so than not.
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Pillar of the Community
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Agree with kasey..when the lamination peels and falls off, then it is indented.But this is a crack as coop stated.
Edited by Maineman750
09/06/2012 9:01 pm
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Thanks for the answers. I suppose I need better pics but it is not a crack but if I can explain this right from the curve and up into the hair line is raised. I am still looking for what this is called. Any other thoughts?
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Pillar of the Community
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It's either a die crack or plating issue.
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Pillar of the Community
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micro....better pics are a must if you want any further analysis. Indian1....plating issues don't occur on wheat cents.  |
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Guys, the die can laminate too, and yes it can be curved. Check out examples of 1957 pennies with 'cracked' heads.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Probably one of the nicest lamination errors posted I've seen.  |
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Rest in Peace
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I have never heard of laminations on hardened dies. Are you sure about this?
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