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This penny has 5 errors on the obverse. Each error outlined in a different color(refer to pics)... The blue is a common die break error leaving the I in liberty damaged. In this case it almost looks like it's being split by a lightening bolt. Outlined in white Is a double die type error. I've never seen one like it tho. It's as if he is casting a shadow. There is a doubling of Lincolns whole self just behind him and up a bit. The double area is shiny when in the correct light. The purple outline seems like a Cud, but at a closer look, you can actually see a T stamped in the Cud area laying sideways in relation to Abe's head. Next in green, there is a D mint mark just Infront of his gottee. Which seems to be in the correct spot if considering the first stamp of Lincolns whole self outlined in white. Outlined in yellow is the date of the coin. The 4 in 1946 is completely flat, almost not even there, the 6 is about half way flattened compared to the 1 and the 9. Lastly , the coins reverse has a strike thru error where I can see Lincolns outline showing thru on the obverse. Quite a whole lot going here. Some insight and facts about the coin would be appreciated too. It really seems like something special to me.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
8750 Posts |
 Looks like damage and circulation. No errors that I can tell. -makecents-
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Appears tp be post-strike damage, brought about by a long life in circulation--hits/dings/much wear. What does the reverse look like?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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First off, I just say assume all coins that look like yours are post mint damage until proven otherwise, as we will gladly help you determine which and what you have. Rest assured, this 1946-S cent was never minted like that. If you observe depressions on coins like yours, the vast majority of the time they are post-mint dings and scratches. We have a plethora of information on here to fairly secure all sorts of coin error identification.  As to what you are observing on the reverse, it may very well be what we call PIDT, Post Indirect Design Transfer based on striking pressure. Also, closely check your mintmark area to see if you have the S/D overmintmark which is indeed a cool variety. As to value: 3 to 7 cents average per common date Lincoln Cent in average condition, but much higher value if yours happens to be the S/D. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree this is most likely just circulation wear and damage. to the CCF! |
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Moderator
 United States
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I agree with it being PMD not errors. John1 |
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! |
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Moderator
United States
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Agreed, what I can see on this coin is circulation damage. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7174 Posts |
to the CCF and  circulation damage. |
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Forum Dad
United States
24161 Posts |
I see nothing but circulation wear and damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pics without drawing on the coin would be helpful to be able to see what's going on. From what I can see, it appears to be, as others have stated, just circulation damage.  to the CCF! |
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@mrwhatisit Do you want to kill me?!!? PIDT ? this coin?
JtBigD86 Sorry to tell you but your coin has no error. Not this one. This coin has a lot of circulation and also environment interaction.
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01/22/2023 7:51 pm
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Posted 01/17/2023 08:57 am
