Thoughts on this Lincoln

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by topcover, Mar 31, 2008.

  1. topcover

    topcover Change 'Ho

    During the last series of roll searches, I came across this interesting 2006D Lincoln. Several notes to consider.

    1. The coin is slightly concave, yet where you would suspect some type of impact mark on the reverse there doesn't seem to be any (see picture).
    2. On the obverse there seems to be an imprint of the reverse of another Lincoln.
    3. The impression of the Lincoln Memorial does not line up with the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse of the coin.
    4. The details of the impression are quite detailed (see next picture)
     

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  3. topcover

    topcover Change 'Ho

    Note the detail. The image is indeed a "negative" of the Lincoln Memorial. Note the details on the stairs, columns.

    So, what do you think and what are your theories on how this came to be?
     

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  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    I'm guessing it is a sandwich job.
     
  5. topcover

    topcover Change 'Ho

    With enough force to result in that much detail? What are you thinking? Post mint?
     
  6. rlm's cents

    rlm's cents Numismatist

    Post mint. The pillars are indented. If it happened at the mint, they would look like the reverse of you coin
     
  7. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    Vandalized outside the Mint. A coin was pressed into the obverse face, possibly after or concurrent with the warping of the coin.
     
  8. Oldman

    Oldman New Member

  9. topcover

    topcover Change 'Ho

    Thanks to everyone for their thoughts. I just couldn't believe that enough pressure could be applied to two coins that could imprint one of them with such a detailed image. Back to searching....
     
  10. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Try it yourself, it's easy enough. Take 2 cents from your pocket, stack 'em on top of each other - hit the top one a good whack with a hammer. Then look at the bottom cent - you'll see.
     
  11. Jim M

    Jim M Ride it like ya stole it

    Post mint. No doubt. I have seen coins used as washers, spacers etc. as I am sure most people have, all it takes to produce this is pressure.
     
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