Here's a coin I saw on eBay tonight. I can't imagine what type of error this is...but it looks interesting enough to post. Thoughts? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1939-Lincol...dividual&hash=item336fd559f6&autorefresh=true
It's the ultra rare unicorn Lincoln! =) Oddly enough I think this would represent what some people would have called him during his lifetime.
I almost wish I had bid on it...just to see it "in hand". I'm guessing it was struck on some sort of defective planchet.
I would be surprised if it were an actual mint error. That "horn" is basically buckling of the metal. I've seen this quite often of coins that have been welded into something. Often it appears close to where a loop or mount had been welded or soldered onto a coin. The intense heat causes ripples and sometimes folds in the metal surface. Too bad we can't see the edge. :too-funny:
The Seller appears to be legitimate...and says the coin is very thin. The planchet appears to be copper and it appears be have been struck with US Mint dies...I'm curious to know what it was struck on. :scratch:
Weird. It actually looks legit, though a pic of the edge would be nice. Thin or foreign planchet I suppose.
Look closely at the pictures, is it me or do the shaded parts indicate this coin is bent, primarily where this unicorn is for Lincolns head if you look at the reverse, lower side starting under the Wheat. Sure the seller says it's thin but I think he's leaving out the part saying it's bendy like Gumby. PMD all the way I say.
Interesting! ...thanks. I guess that explains the porosity. :bow: (some people have way too much time on their hands)
