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The photos are of two 1991 LMC's found in Colorado and Illinois 3 years apart. I found the Denver minted coin today in Colorado. It is what I thought was such a very unique die chip that I immediately remembered the coin I found in Illinois 3 years ago. Over the years I've searched more than a million cents and have observed die thousands of chips in common areas on the obverse and reverse, but I've never seen two LMC with die chips as unique and as similar as these from the same mint. If you have seen a similar die chip before and have an image, please post it to the thread. Unless someone has a convincing opinion otherwise, I believe these are somewhat unique die chips. All educated explanations are most welcome. Thank You.     *** Edited by Staff - Edited title to be more appropriate ***"We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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Very cool Die Chip. Never seen one like that before.
Errers and Varietys.
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I never heard you ask a question but in your title, and no actual question there. but they are obviously from the same die and not so unbelievable. I don't understand what you are asking....
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but they are obviously from the same die One coin was minted in Denver and the other Philadelphia, I don't think they share the same dies. |
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One coin was minted in Denver and the other Philadelphia, I don't think they share the same dies. Missed that, thanks.  I was very confused as to why this was a question. Possibly a shared working hub or working die between mints? I have heard of this but not sure how common it is. Good catch NY. -makecents-
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08/01/2024 12:04 am
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Question For The Experts. And Anyone Else Who Has An Educated Opinion. :) So pretty much anyone who answers your post. It is a forum so. |
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Those are pretty dang similar. Here is yours, side by side and a die dent from two different mints I found below your pics that were very similar in location. I got no good answers on mine....   -makecents-
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It adds an interesting look to the coin, that's for sure.  Looks kind of like the receiver for my hearing aid. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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Looks more like a die crack than a die chip. None the less, interesting. John1  |
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Pretty remarkable, but I'd chalk it up to coincidence. I don't think they are exactly identical—the die gouge on the Denver coin is slightly thicker and angled away from the ear. But both are clearly die events, so there's got to be others out there.
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I think it is a die crack also, while being in the same area, they are not exactly the same shape. We do see cracks show up in the same location from many other Lincoln Cent coins. (thinking of Lincoln Memorial reverse die cracks at the corners for example) |
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Yes, I have seen the common obverse/reverse LMC cracks, chips (hornets nest) and the like, many times. These were such similar and unique die events, the same year and from different mints that I had to ask the question. Thanks for the images makecents. I guess our coins are HIGHLY coincidental events from different mints. If anyone does come across a 1991 with a similar die crack or chip please post an image. And thanks for all the valuable feedback. "We are all flawed, some MD and some PMD." NYI |
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Very interesting! |
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