1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC With Memorial On Obverse

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Bullnuke Valued Member United States 184 Posts	Posted 11/05/2008 9:09 pm Found this roll searching Appears to have been struck somehow lightly? and then actually struck later. On the obverse under the "y" in liberty you can see one of the raised columns of the lincoln memorial, in addition to seeing the memorial across most of the face. On the reverse you can see Lincoln's bust under the memorial, appears to be a mirror image. Any thoughts? Kie http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...15_1983.jpg"] http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...1983rev.jpg"] http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...983rev1.jpg"] Report this Post to the Staff

desertgem Pillar of the Community United States 860 Posts	Posted 11/05/2008 9:18 pm It is a fairly common event occurring from a clashed die. http://www.coingalaxy.com/coininfo/clashed.html shows a coin similar to yours. On ebay they are generally called "Lincoln in Jail" cents. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
Bullnuke Valued Member United States 184 Posts	Posted 11/05/2008 9:22 pm Wow Thanks Jim I learn more and more everyday about these coins. I think its time I bought a couple of books. Kie Report this Post to the Staff
xshift Pillar of the Community United States 2669 Posts	Posted 11/05/2008 9:31 pm Indeed.. and then you'll really be hooked Report this Post to the Staff
rockdude Pillar of the Community United States 1807 Posts	Posted 11/06/2008 12:50 am to the forum Bullnuke... Report this Post to the Staff
desertgem Pillar of the Community United States 860 Posts	Posted 11/06/2008 01:17 am Books are great!, you can read them in bed, make notes in the margins,but don't underestimate the addition of internet sites. If you find an excellent photo or reference url, you might mark it in the margin to find easy again. I have always like the "Lincoln in Jail" description...kinda like "Alice in Chains" Welcome to the forum! Jim Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 11/06/2008 06:36 am A number of years ago these were being promoted as "Lincoln Prisoner" coins, for big dollars. Nothing like a promotion to fall flat, I hope no one here bought them. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/06/2008 10:28 am They are still called 'jail cents' or 'prisoner cents' and stronger examples sell for $10 or more. Clashes this strong are uncommon, but it would be a stretch to call them 'rare'. Report this Post to the Staff
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1983 LMC With Memorial On Obverse