1953 D Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Chemical Damage Or Defective Planchet?

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Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5240 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 09:20 am I have long debated about posting about this 1953 D LWC as to whether this is chemically altered or is the product of a defective planchet. The area in question is raised telling me that this isn't a stain and doesn't appear to flow on the right side of the bust like you would think liquid would flow if chemically altered. And, if you are unsure as I am, you ask. So, I am asking for insight as to what you all think. The reverse although darkened does not show the same raised lines. I am leaning toward chemical damage ( PMD), rather than a defective planchet. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 09:27 am Altered surface. If you've see stock rolls of copper, they are free from contaminates. They are pretty clear. So to me your coin looks like its had a tough life. Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5240 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 09:36 am That is the way I was leaning. Thank you Mr. Coop! Report this Post to the Staff
da Swampster Valued Member United States 420 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 09:45 am It's hard to tell from photos alone, but I've had a couple looked like that turned out to be some sort of glue or some type of melt.. After futzing around with 'em for a while I was able to lift and peel some places.. Have you given that a try, Jim..? Swamp Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 10:01 am So hard to tell from pics. It lived a rough life for sure. I wonder if perhaps there was something stuck to the surface at some time protecting those surfaces and was removed prior to it crossing paths with you. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5240 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 11:40 am Swamp, it won't lift. Chemically altered Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74811 Posts	Posted 06/01/2018 11:47 am It's been chemically altered. You can see where the sticky residue is. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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1953 D LWC Chemical Damage Or Defective Planchet?