1978 D Lincoln Cent. What Caused These Indentions On The Rim? Mint Error?

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Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 02/21/2018 2:00 pm While looking at some cents I found this 1978 D Lincoln Cent with these indentions on the obverse and reverse. The collar of this cent is not raised at all. What caused this? Edited by Jim0815 02/21/2018 7:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 02/21/2018 6:12 pm I'm not sure what caused those dents. It's possible that it just got slammed around or pounded until those dents appeared. Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 02/21/2018 8:22 pm Possible minor clip errors. I'm not sure if it fits the blanking strip but that's one way to confirm. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 07:03 am Rackster, the more I look at this coin the more I believe it is rim clipped. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74301 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 11:47 am It looks like a small rim clip from a Clipped Planchet. It's also showing the Blakesley Effect as well. It's a genuine error. Congratulations on the find! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 11:50 am Thank you E&V! Definitely worthy of a 2x2 then! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74301 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 11:56 am Yes, definitely worthy of a 2x2 coin flip! Great find and snag for sure. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 02/22/2018 11:57 am Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 2:40 pm Double clip-I can't see any blakesly effect tho Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 5:21 pm A closer view of the rim area might show if inside of the clip area, there is a slight raised area near the edge. If it bulges outside of the edge area, then it might be PSD. So give us a closer view of both sides of the two areas in question. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 02/22/2018 5:33 pm Mr. Coop, the collar all the way around is smooth. I will take closer pictures and post them sometime in the morning. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/23/2018 9:36 pm You mean the edge of the coin, not collar. Why not that term? The collar is part of the striking process that makes that edge round. What does a collar look like? What does a coin look like when the collar breaks? Report this Post to the Staff
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