Whats up with the reverse on this cent

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by lincolnhoardr, May 30, 2009.

  1. lincolnhoardr

    lincolnhoardr Coin Hoarder

    I found this this morning!
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    lincolnhoardr, May 30, 2009
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  3. jello

    jello Not Expert★NormL®

    Capped die
    or someone tried to sand it down. if I had it in hand I could give U a better answer!
     
    jello, May 30, 2009
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  4. rockdude

    rockdude Coin Collector

    Looks like a grease filled die.
     
    rockdude, May 30, 2009
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  5. raider34

    raider34 Active Member

    I was thinking the same thing, that had to be one greasy die :D.
     
    raider34, May 30, 2009
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  6. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter


    I would agree with the filled die as well.
     
    LostDutchman, May 30, 2009
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  7. lincolnhoardr

    lincolnhoardr Coin Hoarder

    cool

    How rare are these to come by?
     
    lincolnhoardr, May 30, 2009
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  8. covert coins

    covert coins Coin Hoarder

    I looks altered post mint to me..
     
    covert coins, May 30, 2009
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  9. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    Grease strike. You'll note a faint incuse "ghost" of Lincoln's bust within the larger grease-struck area. This is where the grease flowed toward the area of lowest effective striking pressure.
     
    mikediamond, May 30, 2009
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  10. foundinrolls

    foundinrolls Roll Searching Enthusiast

    yep:) What he said!
     
    foundinrolls, Jun 1, 2009
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  11. just coins

    just coins New Member

    Yep what he said
    JC
     
    just coins, Jun 2, 2009
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