anyome want to chime in on this one

I would like some advice or a link so I can better understand this error

 

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I think I see something. But I would like for you to tell us what is it you are seeing that you are questioning.

 

Amber when posting photos post them full size....look at the options and press the full size tag when posting an image. That way we can get a better image to study.

 

Looks like a rim cud with crack into the t of trust. Is that what you refer to?

 

I too see something and would like to hear what you think it is? It does stand out and I like these types of errors although I haven't found any of my own yet.

 

Looks like a die crack at the rim but need better photos to be sure.

 

There are extra letters struck on the rim...Spark

 

me thinks a "well placed" plating blister ....

there's also split plating (look above the T), and die deterioration ridge (look above GOD but going all the way around) along the inside of the rim and other inconsistencies on the rim edge itself (look above U and more left an right of it) .. that's just some of the stuff going on in the first picture.

 

I agree about it being a plating issue.
Cents have only a copper wash now and zinc cents are nototorious for nastiness. Especially for metal detectorists.
Yours is a nice looking example. Full red and delightful, as a collectible should be.
The error also catches your attention. It draws the eye. You dont need a microscope to see it.
People tend to over value mint errors, especially eye catching ones like yours.
Try selling it on Ebay. You only have one cent invested, so you are almost guaranteed a profit.
Just dont offer free shipping.
And hey, let us know how it goes. I am really curious to see if there really is one born every minute.

 

Since you are error collecting, I assume, I’d hold on to this one. Put it in an Airtite capsule.

 

the cell phone flash used impairs seeing all the other plating issues in that area due to the reflection eliminating detail.
but between all the letters of WE TRUST there seems to be plating blisters/bubbles
Also in, under and touching the letters of GOD.

reverse .. just look at the split plating above STATES. I'm sure there's more.

 

So, am I the only one who sees a partial or incomplete second strike on this?

I see a full second outline of the top of Abe's head above his head, the outline of his beard just below his nose, and a 2nd TRUST in the rim itself in pic #1. I also see in pic #2 a second lower rim outline through the lower bust (I don't believe it to be coin roller marks).

Some full close ups of both sides of this coin would definitely help to see if there's any more evidence of what I'm seeing.

 

Ok.
Are these errors worth much? Or just interesting?
Overall, the mint does a great job of eliminating errors, making some valuable. Especially the more obvious ones. This one qualifies, because the error is easy to see, and its a nice, shiny red example.
But! My experience with zinc cents, especially from detecting, is the copper wash is flimsy and they corrode easily. Making plating errors common.

 

IMO it's a rim-restricted second strike or Machine Doubling (MD). The hammer die bounced causing this. No second image on the reverse. Neat example of this.

 

Maybe Amber will get some better photos soon. Alaska time you know. And then there’s walking the dog down by the slough

 

X 2 on the "extra" hairline.

 

The problem with a single squeeze coin is that mechanical movement of the single squeezing can cause movement as the hubbing continued down and returned, producing 'vibration movement' on tthe working die created. To me the coins produced by that die are mechanical movement doubling and not a true doubled die ( last ones in 1995) where the position of the die being made was controlled by the actions of a mint worker. They could be called by a different name "SS Doubling" or other, but a DD???? But what ever currently makes the error coins business continue seems to be OK. IMO, Jim

 

I see what you see but didnt want to say anything because i see alot thats not there. Also when i zoom in on 1st pic i see a s above the R and continuing under it.

 

I found this in a roll
I’m trying to look it up but really don’t know what to call it. If anyone has any helpful links or comments I’d appreciate it

 

Yes I will do thank you