1857 Flying Eagle Cent - Die Error Or PMD?

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Astrum New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 7:36 pm Hi everyone, I recently bought a 1857 Flying Eagle cent and it came with strange marks on it. I cannot determine if it is a die error or PMD. I have included a set of photos from different angles in the hopes that more experienced eyes than mine can examine it. Any feedback is appreciated. thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 7:42 pm Obvious first question - is this line raised (above the surface of the coin, as it appears), or incuse - slightly below the surface? to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 03/07/2019 7:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 9:06 pm Rim to Rim die crack? Report this Post to the Staff
Astrum New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 03/07/2019 9:18 pm Obvious first question - is this line raised (above the surface of the coin, as it appears), or incuse - slightly below the surface? The line is raised above the surface of the coin. If I run my fingernail lightly over it I can feel the line. Here is another photo that shows relief. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 10:46 am It appears to go under the 7 and wing edge. As such I'd say it's a deep die scratch that didn't quite get into the deepest parts of the die. Otherwise I suppose the die could be cracked right in half and coin metal didn't get deep enough to show on the wing and 7? Report this Post to the Staff
ZenFE99 Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 12:12 pm Would be cool die crack, but seems like deliberate PMD. There's another intersecting scratch near the middle. Very sharp blade perhaps? Cool coin. I love these and if an error, would love to add it to my collection. Struck through foreign material perhaps? Edited by ZenFE99 03/08/2019 12:14 pm Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 03/08/2019 7:39 pm Maybe, I doubt it. Report this Post to the Staff
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