So this morning was playing around with my camera and noticed this. It is a 1909 S Lincoln. I broke it out of the PCGS slab as you can see. What I see though is there is no "L" in Liberty. I would assume this is a grease filled die. I guess my question would be is this assumption right and you think it would demand a premium? Thanks. Dusty
Looks like a filled die. For a semi-key like the 1909-S it's not going to add a premium, and will probably even detract from the appeal to a collector. For common dates, a filled die like this might be worth a buck or two.
Thanks. I just thought it was cool and have no intentions of selling it. Just wanted to get others input. Dusty
I personally like it, but I like unique coins. I should also point out that while I believe it was struck through grease, I have also seen letters and numbers, especially the L or I in LIBERTY and/or the last digit of the date completely sheared off by rolling machine fingers. I've seen coins from rolls that I just opened where it was done so smoothly by the rolling finger and so absent of any other signs of damage, that you'd almost think someone with some sophisticated equipment did it. On coins that then get circulated, it's sometimes impossible to tell the difference between those coins and struck through coins.
Absolutely, great points. I'm like you though I like the unique and would not let it stop me from buying such a coin. Pretty kewl though however it came about.
