1990 Lincoln Penny Reverse Die Cracks

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drhscl Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 05/04/2022 12:50 pm 1990 Penny with what appears to have two die cracks. One larger crack running through "I" and a second very minor crack coming from the right lower corner of the memorial? Looking for confirmation of those cracks versus post mint damage. Your help is always appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/04/2022 12:57 pm While the darker shadows make an interesting look, what causes this is too low of an angle with the light source. Higher and closer to center are the better uses of light. A single light source is better for images as with on light you have light and shadows. If you place the lighting just right, you can get the shadows to paint a better picture for you: Allow the light to fall across the coin, and the let the shadows show what is going on. Most of the time, the sue of light spotslights the devices and creates glare, but using a different angle you can get the images you really desire. CoopHome: How can I get better shots to show what I want others to see on coin images? The secret is not as hard as you may think. Try these suggestions. Edited by coop 05/04/2022 1:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
drhscl Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 05/04/2022 1:23 pm Thank you so much. I have been struggling with balancing proper lighting with getting the resolution I desire. I appreciate the help. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19163 Posts	Posted 05/04/2022 3:54 pm Back to the matter at hand, yes, those are die cracks. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 05/04/2022 8:16 pm nice photos in my opinion. Very nice die cracks - for some reason, this is a VERY common location for a cent die to crack (on all 4 corners) of the Memorial building. 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
drhscl Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 05/06/2022 11:02 am Thank you all for the help. Report this Post to the Staff
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