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New Member
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I'm no expert. Newbie here. But it looks like a die gouge. An impressive one. Don't know if there's a premium for that, but I like it. Nice find.
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Rest in Peace
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Looks like a gas bubble to me.  |
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That's why I qualified my response with I'm no expert.
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Pillar of the Community
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Zincoln's,  |
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it looks like a zinc cent issue. It could be a zinc mole looking for something to chew on.
It could be a "struck though" (something) condition, but normally struck through's leave impressions into the coin.
The issue looks like it runs from the left of TRUST, across Lincoln's head, hits the "D" in GOD and then may fall of the rim. How's the rim edge look, and the reverse of the coin? I am thinking the inside of the coin may be calling apart on the inside, much like an earthquake fault underground. I am not a big fan of Zinc cents.
If it was mine, I'd simply put some pressure on the coins edge and see if it snaps off. Then I would know its a planchet or zinc rot issue. Again, I am not a fan of Zincs, so I may act a bit aggressive toward them at times to find the true issue at hand.
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Pillar of the Community
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In my humble opinion, I am 95% sure it is a linear plating gas bubble. While looking at the coin under magnification, gently rub the area affected with a soft cloth or the back of your finger nail. If it changes shape at all then you can be 100% certain.
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The reverse looks normal  It's hard to tell if that is an extension of it on the rim edge or not...   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Linear plating bubble (gas under the plating) is what it is. It is raised from the coin. It is unaffected by but bust and even show it raised. Pressing on it, it would give. It happens a lot in the Zincolns.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Above the "T" resembles split plating. Common IMO
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Thanks again for the education everyone!
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