Interesting Lincoln Cents

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by JimG2, Jan 27, 2015.

  1. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    Looked through some of my Lincoln cents and found a few interesting coins. I believe the 53-D is an RPM-001. Is there any value to the others?
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  3. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Nice coins! It looks like an RPM to me, but I'll wait for the experts to chime in.
     
  4. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Why do the photos look so "artistic"? Is that like some super sharpening setting?
     
  5. jay4202472000

    jay4202472000 Well-Known Member

    I agree with your attribution of the 1953-D. Nice RPM & a cherrypickers guide variety too! The next three look like die chips within the date. What are you seeing on the last pic?
     
  6. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    I am using a video microscope. It has LED lighting, which skews the coloring, but does light it well. (Cost me $17.00)
     
  7. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    Look at the lower loop of the mint mark.
     
  8. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    I agree with Jay. RPM001 and die chips on the 5s. However, the third coin from the left is also RPM-002. I can see the split upper serif in your pic, and the die chip in the 5 matches perfectly for the mid-late die stage marker. Check the reverse for confirmation and see if you see die chips in the lower right wheat ear. Here's a link to the late die stage at coppercoins.com which also shows a developing chip in the 2nd 5. Rotate the coin under your loupe with the light coming from behind the mint mark and in front of the mint mark and you'll see that split upper serif.

    http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1955&die_id=1955s1mm002&die_state=lds
     
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  9. jay4202472000

    jay4202472000 Well-Known Member

    Nice catch Jody! I didn't even look at the MMs. I just assumed the chips were what the OP was asking about. Great eye!
     
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  10. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

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    You may be right. The die chips on the wheat are a little different, but are there.


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  11. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    Thanks Jay. I've searched so many 1950s cents from the San Fran mint that my eyes automatically look for that subtle, notched upper serif.
     
  12. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    That's it Jim. You can clearly see the split serif in that last MM photo you posted. Coneca lists your example as a Stage E. You might also look for a die crack across the lapel of Lincoln's jacket. Nice find.
     
  13. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    Thanks for your help! I've collected Lincolns since I was young, but I am just starting with varieties.
     
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  14. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    Varieties are a lot of fun. Now you know to look for those split upper serifs.
     
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  15. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    So what caused the effect on the mint mark in the last picture in my first post?
     
  16. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    I'm not sure what you are seeing with that one. Can you draw an arrow pointing to what it is you're questioning?
     
  17. KurtS

    KurtS Die variety collector

    Nice dramatic RPM there!
     
  18. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    The fact that you are not seeing it is probably an indication that it is nothing, but here is the photo with an arrow and a closeup.
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  19. JimG2

    JimG2 Member

    This one had an interesting die crack and chips on the back.
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  20. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    Now I see what you are talking about. That was just a part of the mint mark punch. You'll see that on a lot of "S" cents.
     
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    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

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