I really need help with this Multiple Errored Copper Lincoln Memorial Cent!

Hi Forum Folks,

I have Copper Lincoln Memorial Cent that suffered multiple errors and I am having trouble identifying what all happened to it! :rolling:
I would like to hear everyone's thoughts on this one and to hear from Mike Diamond as well. I believe that this is going to a tough one in identifying all of the errors. See the pictures below. Note: In the third picture, the Cent is wedged into a partially stapled 2x2 (thin side showing) with a normal Copper Lincoln Memorial Cent along side for comparison. In the fourth picture, the Cent is wedged into the 2x2 with the thicker side (split end) showing . As you can see, the Cent is about a third of the thickness of a normal Cent on the thin side.

I don't know where to start or which error occurred first but here are my thoughts on what errors can be seen on the coin! I believe that is may have started out as a Flanged Partial Collar Strike that split the coin and the thicker piece was ejected. Next, I beileve that the thin piece stayed in Collar and suffered a Partial Broackage Strike, then was partially ejected and suffered an Indented Strike. Note: In the first picture you can see the image (outline) of Lincoln's bust above the Ident and along the upper rim, you can make out a weak "IN GOD WE TRUST". In the second picture, you can clearly make out the Details and striations where the coin was ejected from between the Dies.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!


Frank

 

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This is either a rolled-thin planchet or a split-before-strike planchet. The striations on the reverse face could indicate the latter, but they are unusually subtle for a freshly split surface. In any case, the planchet was abnormally thin. Due to its thinness, it fell below the minimum die distance. This is the minimum clearance between the dies in the absence of a planchet. The coin would have been very weakly struck all over, except for the intrusion of a second planchet, which left the indent on the obverse face. This intrusive planchet took up the space between the dies, permitting a normal strike beneath the indent. A very nice error.

 

Way cool!!! Nice Find!!!

 

Awesome Find!

 

Thanks folks and especially to Mike for the insight into the Errors! Next, I have to decide if I want to sell the coin or hold onto it. It will definitely be hard to find another one like it or even close!


Frank

 

Mike,

Do you think this Error Cent would be a good specimen for an article in Coneca's ErrorScope?


Thanks...Frank

 

Yes, it would make a good subject for an article. You can send text and digital images to our editor, Frank Leone, at flrc@aol.com. If you want me to check it over for accuracy and style, you can send a draft to mdia1@aol.com. Thanks for the contribution.

 

As I always suggest with such finds is to contact Chuck at coppercoins.com. He would really like additional photos of Lincoln Cents. He has written two books on them already.