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Has anyone seen this before? Think it's a mint error?   |
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@jay, the missing inscription could be due to a grease-filled die. Any chance you can give us a really sharp close-up view of the area above the Lincoln Memorial? Thx.
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 close up pics of the area in question will help determine grease filled or modification post mint. If it's a Greaser, it's kind of a cool example. |
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While awaiting the next/better image, the area around the missing feature in question has a curious, smudge-like 'discoloration'. Curious.
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the area around the missing feature in question has a curious, smudge-like 'discoloration I second that. Although the area in question is most frequently altered by real struck thru grease event , but on this coin does not appear to be 100% the cause! there are also flattened marks on the Abe's lower Jaw and Neck that maybe corresponding with the depression force from reverse. |
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Or it was removed. Note the roof is also missing details on that area. If the coin is normal weight 3.11 grams, then it is a Grease Filled Die issue. If the weight is less, then it may have been altered post strike. Either way not a premium coin. |
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My vote is for a grease-filled die. This series is known for having this problem in this area. No premium I'm afraid.
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No premium even for a mint error? Seems pretty cool like someone would want it...  |
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Hmmm, still can't tell from this pic. Not quite sharp enough to really see if the surfaces have been altered. If it is a Greaser, it's 2x2 worthy in my book, but I'd agree, no premium. Might carry a small premium if it were a mid MS. Grease fills are pretty common, so a higher % of the devices would need to be filled to carry much of a premium. You never know though, a coins worth what someone is willing to pay for it. |
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