1988 Lincoln Memorial Cent Mint Error - Double Struck Chain Strike

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tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6116 Posts	Posted 02/27/2022 12:08 am This coin was shown as a double struck chain strike, and I pretty much agree, but honestly could be struck on a planchet with a straight clip. The edge along the straight bit just doesn't look like a clip though, so going with chain strike. 1988 Lincoln Memorial cent mint error - double struck chain strike Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/27/2022 09:05 am Love it! Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2738 Posts	Posted 02/27/2022 12:47 pm It's easy to distinguish a chain strike from a straight clip. The chain strike will show no metal flow in design elements bordering the clip. It will also feature a contact facet along the edge. Finally, its weight will be normal while a straight clip will be underweight. Error coin writer and researcher. Edited by mikediamond 02/27/2022 12:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/27/2022 1:26 pm Thanks Mike. Report this Post to the Staff
tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6116 Posts	Posted 02/27/2022 9:47 pm Huh, sometimes it is just too obvious to see the solution. The weight! The coin weighs 2.49g so that should nail it as a chain strike. I also do not see any metal flow of the design elements near the "clip" and the edge looks right for chain strike as well. Thanks Mike! Always good to get these things nailed down and I always learn. Report this Post to the Staff
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