What Happened Here? Lincoln Memorial Cent

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JJHFL Valued Member United States 395 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 09:34 am I dont believe this is an error, I just figured this was the best place to put it to get the right answer. I have seen similar before, but curious what causes this? Obverse feels smooth, almost glass like quality. Oh, I believe it is (was) a 1980. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 10:02 am Looks like a 1980-D to me.What makes you think it is not a capped die error? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
JJHFL Valued Member United States 395 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 10:15 am It very well could be an error, just one I wasnt familiar with. I will dig up info on Capped Die. Thank you as always John1! A small part of me thought it might be a possible error due to the feel of the "finish" and also the fact that the rim on the obverse seems normal and relatively undamaged. The normal reverse to boot. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinDan98 Pillar of the Community United States 1053 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 10:16 am that is very cool!! Report this Post to the Staff
j-win Valued Member United States 360 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 10:20 am Struck through capped die, nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
JJHFL Valued Member United States 395 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 10:25 am To think I almost put this in the bag for the Coinstar... phew! EDIT: Since I am new to this error and was just doing a little reading, from my understanding this would probably be classified as an Early Stage Capped Die Strike, correct? And if I am understanding it correctly, not a Brockage as it doesn't appear there is a mirror image anywhere, correct? Edited by JJHFL 09/01/2013 10:36 am Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 11:38 am I would say this is a late stage capped die strike. The design from the capped die is starting to bleed through the cap. Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 1:09 pm I see you just listed this coin on ebay. Good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
JJHFL Valued Member United States 395 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 1:32 pm Yep. Was cool to find, but not something I really collect so figured the proceeds (even minor) can go towards the things that I do. Coins go out so more can come in... Translates to happy wife, happy life for those who are married ;) Report this Post to the Staff
DrDon Pillar of the Community United States 2624 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 1:58 pm Nice find. Checked it out on the bay. I find the starting price interesting, how did you come up with that. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8521 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 3:17 pm Yeah start at .99 cents, that stimulates bidding. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 4:24 pm Is there any chance that this is just a really nice Struck Through Grease? Doesn't look like most Capped Dies I have seen....admittedly I haven't seen many. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 5:05 pm Not a chance. On a full great strike the rims inside edge are sharp. The capped dies are irregular. https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...doorsy20.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...Dcoinguy.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...itrobbin.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...ie)_imag.jpg The reason: The cap is stuck onto the hammer die: https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...ian_Cent.jpg https://www.coincommunity.com/forum...t_IMAGES.jpg Edited by coop 09/01/2013 5:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 5:12 pm Those are awesome! Are they yours? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 5:14 pm Nope. I save them for educational purposes. The paint a thousand words with each image. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15531 Posts	Posted 09/01/2013 8:50 pm You already have the answer ... struck through an obverse capped die. Nice find ... hopeful it can bring you a few $ on the Bay. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
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