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This coin was labeled as "capped die" and "centered broadstrike" That makes sense, but two things. One, the coin is absolutely huge, coming in with an average diameter of 26.3mm, and on the obverse between K9 and K12 there are a series of concentric lines that appear to show the coin was struck more than once. So my best guess is that this was a reverse die cap, which was struck at least four times through an obverse die cap. So I am asking the error experts on the board to help out here, as this is a very nice coin and I want to get it right. And certainly the largest diameter cent in my collection, especially given that the planchet didn't split and mushroom. Thanks in advance. Oh yeah, coin weighs 2.51g. No date Lincoln Memorial cent mint error - rev die cap struck through obv die cap?    |
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This maybe the capped die that has now fallen off the die. Looks like the edge was holding on for a strike or two. Most often they have taller walls:  |
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The reverse looks like it might be rdv #6 [which would put it in the early 90's] though that doesn't really answer your main question.
Maybe one day you'll find another coin with that same reverse.
Edited by CentSation
12/18/2021 5:34 pm
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I'd call this a uniface broadstrike. I see evidence for at least two strikes, which would imply that the two planchets involved in this error remained together for the duration of those strikes.
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Very interesting..and large! That's a beaut!
-CH27
Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Thanks so much Mike for the diagnosis, and all for the great comments! This is a cool big bugger and one I am quite fond of.
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That is a huge find . very nice.
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Actually, I can't be sure there was more than one strike. The beveled edge is consistent with a "forced broadstrike", while massive expansion is not unexpected with two stacked planchets unconfined by the collar.
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Another very cool coin TB. Love the number of varieties you have in your collection.
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I would describe it as a multistruck broadstrike and uniface obverse
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Thanks JonS! Very much appreciate your input here.
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