Weird Marks On 1907 Indian Head Cent

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TacoSalad New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 04/06/2025 2:08 pm I have been holding on to this 1907 Indian Head for a while because of a series of odd marks on the obverse. There are 2 very noticeable marks to the right of the numeral 7, a dot just below Liberty's ear, a few marks between the headdress and ER of AMERICA, and a couple longer marks between Liberty's mouth and NI of UNITED. I've been curious about what they are; I don't know if it's some type of die artifact or something from the hubbing or striking process? I don't think they are clash marks because they don't seem to be matching any of the reverse image. Any thoughts or opinions would be great, thanks! Also just to clarify, the reverse is unremarkable; relatively normal looking with no obvious marks/breaks etc. Report this Post to the Staff

Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 04/06/2025 4:41 pm They look raised so that would mean indents on the die somehow. Clumsy mint worker dropped the die before installing into the press? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 04/06/2025 10:26 pm Die Dents? Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/07/2025 11:15 am In the future, please do not post photos of scope screens. Use the memory card or a USB cable to transfer images. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
TacoSalad New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 04/07/2025 5:21 pm Yeah they are definitely raised not incuse. I think there's even more marks than the ones I listed, which seems odd to have so many on one coin. Most die lists for IHCs list one or two artifacts/marks at most! Does it indicate one major error? And does the fact the reverse is normal mean anything? Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 04/07/2025 5:24 pm Quote: And does the fact the reverse is normal mean anything? Doesn't mean anything. Obverse and Reverse dies are 2 totally different entities. Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3628 Posts	Posted 04/08/2025 11:28 am Rotated die clash? Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/31/2025 03:02 am When I see multiple raised blemishes on a coin I tend to think counterfeit. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 07/31/2025 06:55 am I think conder101 nailed it, it looks counterfeit to me. Please show photo of reverse. Edited by JimmyD 07/31/2025 06:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
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