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New Member
United States
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Ok, so this is a strange one and maybe somebody can explain it to me, I will just let you look at the picture but look at the top of the IN on the Obverse I can see three indents and I'm wondering what they could be. Any help with this would be great. My phone is messing up so this is the only picture I have at the moment.  |
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Moderator
 United States
34397 Posts |
@inc, based on this pic, it looks to me like this cent was struck with a tired die.
"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."
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21588 Posts |
A photo of the whole coin would help greatly but from what I can see, it is a Ridge Ring. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19126 Posts |
Need a full pic of the coin. Appears to be a ridge ring--indicative of Die Deterioration issues. A full photo of the reverse as well would be welcome. Thanks. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Ridge ring? Sharper pics please.  to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
62064 Posts |
As mentioned it is a DDD ridge ring/polished die issue. Probably Stage three at this point. Not a plus for the coin. Just an explanation of the die event:  |
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New Member
 United States
17 Posts |
ok hopefully this works   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21588 Posts |
Much better photo. Shows that it is definitely a Ridge Ring forming. |
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Moderator
United States
94932 Posts |
that (as mentioned) is a Ridge Ring - common on zinc coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7174 Posts |
to the CCF and  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3207 Posts |
I see what you are talking about, there are indents along the rim above IN but not above the other letters of IGWT, interesting, can't say I've seen that before with Ridge Ring |
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New Member
United States
17 Posts |
I also found just realized there are two die cracks on either side of the building on the Reverse, I will get pics up tonight when I'm done running around. Maybe you guys and gals would know if this penny has any value to it.
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Moderator
United States
34397 Posts |
Even with the die cracks on the rev, this cent is likely only worth face value. Those sharp corners of the Lincoln Memorial are stress risers, sorta like this:  "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
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New Member
United States
17 Posts |
Exactly like that. Oh well, it's one to hang on to I suppose. Thanks for all the information, I've learned something new today
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Moderator
United States
15395 Posts |
to the CCF Quote:
Thanks for all the information, I've learned something new today That's the goal here at the CCF  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Posted 11/30/2022 07:15 am
