1971 S Lincoln Cent - Strike Through?

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skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 4:02 pm hello all, still trying to learn all the different variations and such. found this today. While holding the coin it does not seem damaged, and actually has a good look to it. some of the lettering did not show up. the rim next to these areas does not appear to be damaged. * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Report this Post to the Staff

sheldius Pillar of the Community United States 1204 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 5:01 pm The purple color makes me think it might be chemical damage instead of a struck through. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 5:21 pm Looks like where ever the purple tinting is, the devices are weaker. Not sure if there is a correlation or not Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 5:54 pm Agree, that's curious. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 7:33 pm The purple marks aren't as strong as the magnification makes them look Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 8:17 pm Ok, these last photos help us more. It appears to be an issue where your coin is Struck Through Grease filled die. Only a slight premium if any. Check ebay's SOLD listings and find anything similar for a rough idea as to value. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34413 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 8:58 pm I agree with @merc's analysis based on these newer pics, but would only add that there might be a die crack on the rev coming off the bottom right corner of the Lincoln Memorial, which is kinda fun. "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
skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 10/20/2021 9:30 pm I appreciate everyones responses. thank you Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/21/2021 1:52 pm There are actually two things happening. Correct on the grease but the other issue is die polishing. How to tell the differences? So how can your tell the differences between these two? Your answer please. Sorry no multiple guess choices on this one. Edited by coop 10/21/2021 2:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 11:24 am So this ended up grading MS 61 RB - Struck Through Grease with ANACS. should have photos in a few days Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 12:46 pm Thanks for the update. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
MakesNoCentsToMe Valued Member United States 299 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 6:29 pm How long did it take for ANACS to grade this? Report this Post to the Staff
skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 6:54 pm Here it is. ANACS took about 6 weeks. I used the summer facebook deal. 10 coins for $100. Variety attribution is $12 per coin. and I paid for the blanket conservation fee of $39. which I believe was well worth it as a few of the Lincoln cents had some gunk behind the lettering, which was removed. helped on the 1941 FS 101 that came back MS63. Here is this one Report this Post to the Staff
skidfive Valued Member United States 52 Posts	Posted 07/26/2022 7:40 pm I know the premium for this doesn't cover the cost, but I still like the look and how it turned out in the holder with a straight grade Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 10:17 am Very nice coin. KK Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/28/2022 11:46 am On Liberty the devices are reduced in size. So the die had been through a strong polishing, then the motto devices were filled with grease. The difference? Polishing the die removes the base of the devices leaving the devices smaller in size. On a Grease Fill, the devices are enlarged as the tops of the devices are filled with grease and appear larger because the devices are tapered. CoopHome: How can you tell if the devices were polished or filled with grease? The differences? reduced or wider is size Report this Post to the Staff
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