Bi-level?

Is this considered a bi-level crack? Crack is mirrored through the coin. Scratch marker? Is there a variety?

 

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I'm a novice at this but I don't think that is cracking from the die. It is the zinc being exposed. Maybe from the process of the coin making but it is not a physical crack in the die.

~Rob

 

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Bi-level crack?
DDD. Well used die

 

Split plating - damage

Split plating occurs during the minting process.
Since the copper plating is 8 microns thin it gets stretched.
When, like anything like say bread dough gets stretched too much it breaks open. This is what you are seeing there. Split Dough, or split plating in regards to coins.

This of course, opens up the zinc to air exposure and the zinc will start corroding much faster now with the copper.

==> http://www.error-ref.com/split-plating-includes-split-plate-doubling/

 

You will often see the same exposure around the lettering and the date/mint mark on zinc cents.

~Rob

 

Damn zincolons

 

[/QUOTE][/QUOTE] Thanks guys

 

zincolns are just .. horrid.
Remember the TOP 5 list about Zincolns:
#1 - they are horrible
#2 - refer to #1
#3 - when in doubt on if error or damage, refer to #2
#4 - if it looks like an error, refer to #3
#5 - it's still worth 1 cent. maybe.

 

Die Deterioration issue..

Definitely not a Bi-Level Die Crack.

 

Thanks. I didn't know we had an action list for Zincolns.

 

my "opinion" the zinc planchet fractured from the K1 to nearing K4 position in the strike and the crack appeared through the plating on both sides of the coin.

I do not think it's die deterioration, or even a die crack issue except that it's evident it's an older die pair that was used for the strike. the only DDD on the coin is in this specific area where the crack occurs, which to me, suggests the planchet "gave" in the strike.

I'm not an expert by a long shot, just a hobby enthusiast, and just a differing opinion from what has already been made.

 

I'm with them

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Due to this type of damage, related to the poor quality of materials and common occurrence of this condition, I decided to place it back into circulation for the sustainability of the economy. Thanks.

 

I don't think it's gonna help the economy, but like water, ever drop conserved counts, Thank you for doing your part sir!

 

It might. Have you ever heard of the butterfly effect? Those guys in Florida know all about that.

 

I'm a guy in Florida, the only thing we know is how to breathe in 100 degree temps with 90+% humidity. The rest, well it doesn't matter, we're trying to breathe!

 

LOL. Stay cool brother

 

DDD on a zlincoln. It's terrible.