Hello Everyone, I need help with a coin I found. I noticed that the 1958 was over what appears to be a number underneath. There is so much written In Re: the 1958 Lincoln Cent that confuses me. Is it a die gouge,overdate,doubled date? Also is it a valuable coin? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks,
Hi, It's almost impossible to tell from a picture that is small. Can you get a bigger pic of the date? Bill
1958 overdate question? Hello and Thank you for your reply- I really appreciated it! I have scanned another picture. I am hoping that you can get a better look at the coin. I have a flatbed scanner- so it's kind of difficult. Laura
Hi, It appears to be the result of a die chip. When a small piece of the die chips or breaks away, it leaves a depression in the die that results in a raised area on the coin. It is not uncommon on and around the digits in the date. I hope this helps! Bill
Interesting- thanks alot for your help! I really do appreciate it. Laura "Everyday is yet another day- to learn"
