Can Someone Tell Me What Is Wrong With This 1983 Lincoln Cent ?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 11 / Views: 624
Crowny New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 6:08 pm Happy Thanksgiving to all !!! I need some help identifying the defect on this 1983 Lincoln Cent I found in a bank roll. Can anyone tell me what's going on here? There's the obvious raised wave on the obverse, and a sort of stitch looking line on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff

kurdlezuit Pillar of the Community United States 1034 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 6:32 pm Looks like bubble plating on the obverse. You should be able to press it down with a toothpick. Report this Post to the Staff
kurdlezuit Pillar of the Community United States 1034 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 6:36 pm BTW. It's very common with the Zincolns. Once it cracks open or bursts, zinc rot sets in once exposed. Report this Post to the Staff
Crowny New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 6:43 pm I actually already tried pressing on it with a toothpick. Then again with the end of a lighter I covered with a dry lense wipe. There was no movement or change of shape I could detect. It seems as solid as the rest of the coin Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 6:58 pm Agree, linear plating bubble. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19127 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 7:02 pm To be honest, not all linear plating bubbles give way with the toothpick test. Having said that, the obverse linear feature is a linear plating bubble. Not sure what that feature is on the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73798 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 7:18 pm Linear Plating Bubble, plus Die Polishing on the reverse. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Crowny New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 7:33 pm Thanx for the info everybody! Much appreciated Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 8:01 pm sure is a good looking linear zinc bubble. 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
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 8:43 pm Quote: It seems as solid as the rest of the coin That is a bit surprising on a plating bubble this large. Thx for checking in that though. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 11/23/2023 8:52 pm I agree that is a linear plating bubble on the obverse. The reverse seems to have elements of a clash starting under the stairs and arcing through the top of ONE CENT which would be Lincoln's head from the obverse. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/24/2023 07:30 am The obverse also has a very minor MAD. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 11 / Views: 624

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.3 seconds to rattle this change.