What's Going On With This Lincoln Cent?

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tolch123 Valued Member United States 116 Posts	Posted 11/24/2016 11:06 pm Hey there Errorismatists, This is probably a day 1 basic question, but the Lincoln has a sharp obverse and an almost blank reverse. At first I thought it might be struck through a capped die, but I believe that only happens on the obverse if I'm not mistaken. Either way, if you could lend me some insight, it'd be much appreciated! Thank you! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 04:41 am My first thought is a capped die also. Maybe a Greaser? Nice either way. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1602 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 06:06 am Wow, nice find. This is what I would imagine happening if two planchets slipped into the press at the same time. Is that even physically possible? Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 09:18 am I agree with capped die strike. Nice! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 09:51 am Looks like a really nice capped die to me, too. Report this Post to the Staff
tolch123 Valued Member United States 116 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 10:05 am That's what's driving me nuts though, if it was struck through a capped job wouldn't the weak side be on the obverse? Not the reverse? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 12:20 pm What is the weight? Could we see an image of the edge of the coin? Edited by coop 11/25/2016 12:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 12:26 pm Report this Post to the Staff
tolch123 Valued Member United States 116 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 12:44 pm Once I get home! Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 4:52 pm Great find, and - to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
tolch123 Valued Member United States 116 Posts	Posted 11/25/2016 9:09 pm 3.18 and picture below! Report this Post to the Staff
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