1957 Lincoln penny die crack?

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  1. SteveRicc

    SteveRicc New Member

    I think I just found a big die crack. I've attached several photos. Please let me know what you think. Thanks! 1957 Die Crack 1.jpg 1957 Die Crack 2.jpg 1957 Die Crack 3.jpg 1957 Die Crack 4.jpg 1957 Die Crack 5.jpg
     
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  3. paddyman98

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    That's actually a Lamination Crack not a Die Crack.
    Planchet issue. Different from a Die Crack. When the Die cracks due to wear the metal from the blank planchet will flow into the crack when struck and appear raised in the coin. When the planchet has a flaw such as your it will appear as it does. A Die will not crack the planchet.
     
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  4. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    As PM98 says, it's a lamination, from improper metal mixture
    of the planchet strip.
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Lamination crack as stated. Nice find.
     
    Collecting Nut, May 5, 2021
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  6. SteveRicc

    SteveRicc New Member

    Thank you to all. A nice way to learn.
     
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