1955 S Lincoln Cent PMD? All Opinions Greatly Appreciated!

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Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 3:34 pm I had purchased a lot of coins (specifically wheat pennies) and I came across this one in the box. Before I tossed it in the junk pile I wanted to confirm with you guys that it is definitely PMD. Lincolns profile (particularly his face looks very flat. There are some lines going in the same direction that look like someone sanded it down. On the reverse the lines are more evident on "One Cent" and "United States of America". It's kind of sad because this coin has a really nice luster to it. All opinions are greatly appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:11 pm It could be weakly struck or struck on an underweight planchet. Can you get the weight? The lines I am seeing look more like die polish lines rather than PMD. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74471 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:18 pm Weight the coin. There are also polishing lines. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:20 pm I'm leaning towards NOT PMD . Let others chime in . Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:23 pm Unfortunately I don't own a scale that could be precise enough for this coin sorry. Does anyone know of a good scale that I could buy online? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74471 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:27 pm Here's a sale on ebay for you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/AWS-BT2-1kg...AOSwQaJXRaBG Not sure how good it works, but maybe look at reviews. :) Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 08/21/2017 4:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:31 pm So how much under 3.11 grams would it have to be in order for it to be considered underweight? Does anyone have any other pictures of polishing lines on pennies? Would it really cause Lincolns face to be so flat? Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:33 pm Thanks Errors and Varieties I will look into that because I really should have a scale Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74471 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:37 pm Your welcome. Hopefully you will have good luck. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:42 pm Does the die polishing add any value to the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74471 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 4:45 pm No, unless it's severe causing the device (Letters or other design detail) to be completely polished off, remove the whole detail on the coin. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 5:27 pm Quote: Does the die polishing add any value to the coin? Actually on your coin the die polishing would take away from the quality of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 5:29 pm Quote: Here's a sale on ebay for you. Don't waste your money getting a scale for this Wheat cent - it is just a common coin that was struck from an over polished die - save your money for something you really want and will use more than once! Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 5:30 pm Yeah that makes sense Mark because his ear is almost worn off and it doesn't look very nice. I'll probably keep it just as a good example of die polishing Report this Post to the Staff
Buckwill311 Valued Member United States 363 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 5:32 pm I'm not going to go out of my way to buy a scale for this cent but I am going to keep my eye out for one anyway because I should have one. Thanks for the advice everyone ! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 08/21/2017 6:07 pm If the weight is normal, then it is a Struck Through Grease strike issue. Report this Post to the Staff
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