Because it's not struck thru a thinning die cap, it's not a brockage, and it looks like it's seen heavy contact with who knows what, during it's circulation. Lets see what the reverse looks like - odds are, the same as the obv.
Looking how it is all within the rims is what made me think die cap. It has that same blurry look. I would like to see the reverse too, though.
Reverse is as it should be. Will get pictures in the morning. Sir, I may be new to this, but I'm not retarded.
Your last sentence was totally uncalled for and appears you’re looking to squabble over garbage which, to me, your coin and attitude are.
I said "sir" lol. Look dude, you're on a public forum being rude to the new guy when he asks for advice. You should be flattered that people are asking for your guidance in your hobby. Instead, you have a high and mighty attitude because you have nice coins. If you asked me about, say, deer rifles, I'd share all the knowledge I have and be excited to do it.
Since the blurriness is uniform, the entire surface is affected, and there appear to be subtle "creases" to the right of Lincoln's face, it was most likely struck through a late-stage die cap.
So it is an error, just not a very special one? Just thought it was neat to find an odd coin that had been in circulation that long.
Squatch, Mike Studies these coins. I am on the fence between the two experts. I see what Mike is saying about the folding over in front of his face. But what if we had a grease filled die that dropped it's filled mold just before it was struck. Would that be struck through a late stage die cap or just a really filled die? I think I just answered my question.
This coin is a pretty good error, both experts have different opinions on it but either way it's a great find! Hopefully you'll figure out which one it is. And by the way, I don't think that anyones comments were intended to be rude or insulting. It will be interesting to see! Happy collecting.
