Is this a die break?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by SorenCoins, Feb 16, 2015.

  1. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    I see some weird things on this coin please tell me if it is an error
     

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  3. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Another photo
     

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  4. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    its bubble effect due to zinc .if you find any small holes it will eventually rot away
     
  5. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    Are you sure it's not a die chip
     
  6. StrikeOutXXX

    StrikeOutXXX Member

    It looks like either a die gouge or a bubble under the plating. Easiest way to tell is poke it with a toothpick while watching under magnification. If it moves/flexes at all, it's a bubble, otherwise it could be a gouge.
     
  7. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    sorry from your pics it looks like plating issue due to zinc ,don't take my word for it its just an observation from the pics,, thanks cheers
     
  8. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    What is a gouge or a bubble on a coin I'm new to these error coins
     
  9. StrikeOutXXX

    StrikeOutXXX Member

    A Die Gouge/Gouge is simply raised metal on a coin. Think in reverse - raised portions of coins are recessed portions of the die - if a tool causes an inadvertent ding/mark/gouge in the die, it will show up on the coin as a raised mark.

    A bubble can occur on zinc Lincolns where a gas bubble gets trapped under the copper plating due to various reasons, temperature issue, plating issue, mixture issue, etc.

    The can appear almost identical to a gouge except as noted, if you poke them with a toothpick, the bubble will flex, the gouge won't (since it's solid metal).
     
  10. eddio

    eddio Well-Known Member

    this two are IMG-20140217-08589.jpg raised metal, Wed Feb 04 21-09-02.jpg
     
  11. SorenCoins

    SorenCoins Well-Known Member

    It
    s a bubble I think so is it technically a mint error
     
  12. StrikeOutXXX

    StrikeOutXXX Member

    Yes, I suppose technically they fall in the Planchet Errors category, although I don't know many folks who actually collect them. Here is some more info for you:
    http://www.error-ref.com/gas-bubbles/
     
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