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Possible double error lincoln. Not sure what to do about this one. It is a Wide AM to start. Louped it at 12 power (a microscope next I guess would be smart) Ruled out digits 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 Leaves only 0 and 9 Can see impression of digit just slightly above and to the right of the last 9 Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Forgot to mention. Grease marks in the date area and on the rim also. Image:  1999WAMcloseup.jpg7.29 KB Image: 1999WAM.jpg35.97 KB Image: 1999WAMR.jpg36.31 KB Edited by bonham3
09/28/2007 03:03 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Could be a 1990, 1991 or 1992 which would be normal wide A M?
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Yes, 1990 was the only other possibility. It is not a 91 or 92
for sure. Hard to see in pic. but at two diff. angles seems to be a nine.
Off center (high and to the left) thin hit.
Gotta put it under a microscope first before doing anything.
If by chance it is a 9 (verified and then certified) ? a double goodie or a whammy ?
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Pillar of the Community
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The obverse design does not match with anything later than 1991. The beard is the right shape and the shoulder is the right depth only for 1990 or 1991.
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I guess 1990 is it then. I was curious, so I put two clear pics.
of a 90 and 99 side by side and did see the differences you mentioned.
Also I noticed the 1 digit on the 1990 is slightly higher up than on the 99
That helped also. Any value to it anyway ?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Its like all coins errors. Finding the right person that collects these. I would save it would be a mild premium. Some people collect everything.
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Well, it appears to be environmental damage to me, and not even an error. I'd have to see the coin in person to tell for sure, but even if it is a struck through obstruction coin, it's not worth much.
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Thank's, Both of you.
I learned that the presence of the grease in the direct area affected,
might of played a roll with the die process. I had to wipe off some of the grease just to see what was not there :) You can easily see the residue. Also on the rim and the rev. I understand the value is not much either way but if you wanted to look at it, it would be fine with me. Hey, I still want a peek at it myself through a scope.
I'm still amazed at some pics. or scans I see. So up close. I tried
digital and my scanner but not even close to some of those. have to look into the "how to's" on that also.
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Posted 09/28/2007 4:12 pm
