1971 S 1c Half Moon In Lincoln Memorial

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jmewrites Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 6:41 pm Noticed half moon in Lincoln Memorial. Is this common? What causes this? jmewrites Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 8:51 pm Quote: What causes this? Assuming that this region is raised above the surface of the coin, it could be the transfer of the obv pattern onto the rev die from a clash. The best method for confirming this is to create an overlay and see if any details line up. If not, then it should be a die chip or perhaps a little dried, clear glue. My money is on the die chip, but it will be interesting to see what others think. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
jmewrites Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 10:49 pm Thank you Spence for you information. I'm trying to do an overlay to see if anything matches. I know your time is valuable and I appreciate your input. jmewrites Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 11:08 pm Try a tooth pick on it. Sometimes grease will get into that area. If it is the issue, more on to another coin. Report this Post to the Staff
jmewrites Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/19/2018 11:44 pm Thank you for the idea Coop. I will try that and get back to you. I truly appreciate your time and trouble. jmewrites Report this Post to the Staff
jmewrites Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/20/2018 01:18 am This is the result of taking a toothpick over the half moon. The half moon is completely removed! AMAZING! I appreciate everyone's help. The information on this site is invaluable. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 12/20/2018 07:11 am Ok well mystery solved. Glad we could be of help! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/20/2018 12:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jmewrites Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 12/20/2018 7:07 pm Thank you both Spence and Coop for your insights. Everyone wants to find that life changing coin...but the thrill of the hunt, and learning rare jewels of information make the hunt a true joy. jmewrites Report this Post to the Staff
Boxcar12 Valued Member United States 155 Posts	Posted 12/20/2018 10:33 pm I will have to try that on a couple of mine. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
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