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New Member
United States
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Hello everyone! I'm new to coin collecting and was wondering if someone could help me with this coin. It's a 1970 lincoln that has something behind its head, neck and bust. I know it's not the prettiest coin but I'm very curious how this happened.     |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Isolated die polishing. It wore away that part of the die, thus leaving a raised area now on the coin struck. I've seen this a few times, but yours looks like the strongest one I've seen. Just an abraded die.
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New Member
 United States
37 Posts |
Thank you very much!
I'm assuming that this type of error isn't worth to much, correct?
Even if it's not I think I'm still keeping it since it's the first of its kind I've found.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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but yours looks like the strongest one I've seen. Just an abraded die. There's probably no premium value for this coin but if coop says it's the strongest he's seen, I'd keep it for sure. |
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
Hmmmm almost makes me want to find a better one! LOL
Looking through coins can be addicting!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
I agree with no premium. But most of the time they are not as strong as that one. But I wouldn't keep it. Give me a EDS coin and I'm a lot more happier than with worn die stuff.
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Moderator
 United States
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I have a 1972 or a 1972-D like that. I kept it cause it looks neat. John1  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Could someone explain what this is? To me it looks no different than a dirty coin with discoloration from exposure to whatever.
Edited by sonchild
08/22/2016 05:58 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3516 Posts |
There was a clash behind the bust of lincoln, they polished only that away, it is called isolated die polishing.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
The edge of the die that tapers down into the deeper area, has been ground down on that side of the die. Thus the coins show a raised area there with the altered roughness present.  Edited by coop
08/22/2016 3:33 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Oh, I see it. Thanks guys.
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
Everyone here is so helpful and informative. I'm so glad I found this place!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
We all share what we know. All are glad to do it. All are glad to learn more when something new comes along. One way to get the best out of the forum is to look at the first post. Decide what you see. Write it down if you like and then, read the others comments. See if you were correct and look at the comments. I try to explain what I see, and why it is what it is. Do this for a while and you will see that you are learning. But every once in a while, you will get a curve ball. then add new information to what you already have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As already stated seems to be just a die event. Just I've not seen one quite this extreme before. Think it has a bit of a wow factor courtesy of the US Mint. Thanks, Doug.
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