Is This 2000 Cent A Die Cap Error? - Coin Community Forum

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,369
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 08/26/2016 11:00 pm What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/26/2016 11:10 pm If it were a struck through a die cap, the building would be upside down. This is a deteriorating die cap on the capped die that is showing some age on it. Very little of the obverse design would be there. Report this Post to the Staff
Sunshinesray New Member United States 37 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 01:50 am There's not a chance that after the strike that the coin jumped and flipped? Edit... after thinking about it if it was possible it probably wouldn't land to where the bust and memorial both lined up like they are. Edited by Sunshinesray 08/27/2016 01:55 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 08:43 am It looks like two coins were glued to each other and then separated Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 10:13 am It does happen. But the first strike is nearly all obliterated by the second strike. Nothing like your coin. I agree with a glue issue theory. But I would have to see a closer shot to be sure. Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 08/27/2016 2:18 pm Coop that first photo you posted...for such a strong brockage transfer still from the die cap that's an awfully strong profile image isn't it? Seem the die cap wouldn't be deteriorated enough yet to transfer such a strong profile that ones pretty wild Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 5 / Views: 1,369

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.27 seconds to rattle this change.