What Are Your Thougths On This Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC ?

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

Author	Replies: 9 / Views: 805
OldJoeClark Pillar of the Community United States 1260 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:07 pm There are abrasions on the obverse of this coin that go nearly all the way around it, just inside the rim. Why would part of the devices be gone and no zinc showing up? There is a bit of zinc showing to the left of the 'L' and inside the 'R' in Liberty. There are also very light abrasions that appear on his forehead going back towards the back of his head. Also, there is what appears to be a die crack on the reverse. Your thoughts appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:11 pm This is a nice Struck Through Grease error. Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:13 pm I think it's a grease strike through on a deteriorating die-with a nice die crack on the reverse Edited by Slamnbass 02/02/2017 7:15 pm Report this Post to the Staff
OldJoeClark Pillar of the Community United States 1260 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:20 pm Thank you both, makes sense. I couldn't figure out why, if it was abrasion, that it did not work its way through the plating. Ya'll are the best! Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:26 pm Nice find! You should check Cuds on coins website to see if that die crack is listed, looks like a nice one! Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:36 pm It's a nice crack, but I don't think it's major enough to be listed Report this Post to the Staff
OldJoeClark Pillar of the Community United States 1260 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:39 pm cwb, I found one similar, which is LDB4-1995-001. That one had 3 cracks but all were closer to vertical, not horizontal like this one. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
oldmike Pillar of the Community Canada 891 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:42 pm Strike through grease, and nice die crack, don't suppose it's a 92 Report this Post to the Staff
OldJoeClark Pillar of the Community United States 1260 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:46 pm oldmike, there is no trace of the last digit and even the last '9' is very faint. The one similar on Cuds on coins is a 1995 but not sure about this one. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Druu Pillar of the Community United States 1000 Posts	Posted 02/02/2017 7:56 pm Like everyone else said, Struck Through Grease and a nice die crack. Before you mentioned the zinc showing through, I thought it could be an abraded copper cent, but the rim would suggest otherwise. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 9 / Views: 805

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

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!

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

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 0.24 seconds to rattle this change.

What Are Your Thougths On This LMC?