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New Member
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hopefully I've figured out how to upload photos for I have many questions being a newbie  is this an error or a grease blooper or what any help is appreciated. also if I get out of line sorry Image:  noleg.jpg11.44 KB |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's the result of die wear.
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New Member
 United States
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what about the line to the left of the b & e is the same thing. thanks Image: noleg.jpg11.43 KB Edited by fiddle-fart
07/22/2008 11:39 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes...a combination of strike overpressure and die wear. You have a coin that didn't act exactly as planned when struck, thus it comes out a little odd looking. This is a very common occurrence on early zinc Lincolns. 1985D is a very common date to find these, as would be any other cent issued between 1983 and 1988.
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New Member
United States
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let me try this again Image: nolega.jpg12.38 KB I'm using ifranview if it helps thanks again |
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United States
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From 1982-1993 there is a lot of coins minted with worn dies. I read some were that the mint was testing metal to make dies last longer
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Valued Member
United States
405 Posts |
Looking at the rim, could it be a clipped planchet? Can you show the other edge of the coin's obverse, directly opposite from that area you photographed?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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You showed the reverse opposite the area. Seattle wanted to see the other side of the obverse 180 degrees from the area. But I think this is a common effect I see on zinc cents. I always thought it was something to do with the plating.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Chuck's post covered the point. Quote:
a combination of strike overpressure and die wear. Over strike pressure would push the plating to the rim and die wear would also wear in the same direction. On the 1955 poor mans (so called) doubled die the dies wore towards the rim. So the die wore toward the right on the date. On LIBERTY the wear moves toward the rim, to the left. So it is a combination of these two factors. Again not a variety, just a part of making coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
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The images are good enough to make the case for the coin...and my answer as to what it is remains the same as before.
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Posted 07/22/2008 11:28 am
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