1964 Penny errors? Help please!

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  1. Bee69

    Bee69 Member

    Hello I found this neat looking Lincoln today. Can anyone tell me about this coin please? Yall rock!
     

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  3. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

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    The eye is damaged and the L likely took a hit as well.

    If you want to look for errors, you should take some time and learn the minting and die making processes. With this knowledge, you'll easily understand that the L can't be larger when it left the mint. The mint starts with a master hub. They use the master hub, to make master dies. Master dies are used to make working hubs. Finally, the working hubs are used to make working dies which strike coins. Since all the letters and devices are on the master hub, there us no way for a "different" letter to end up on a random coin.

    Just because you see something unusual and can't explain it doesn't mean it's an error. All errors can be explained in terms if the minting process. If it can't be explained as part of the minting process, it's not an error.
     
  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    @Bee69 . I blew up your photo to review for others to judge. 20211005_011517.jpg
     
  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Looks like Old Abe took a huge hit from something I can't identify .
     
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  6. Bee69

    Bee69 Member

    I noticed out of every single 64 I have.. none of them have the letter L being taller than the word liberty... ‍♂️
     
  7. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

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    The eye is damaged and the L likely took a hit as well.

    If you want to look for errors, you should take some time and learn the minting and die making processes. With this knowledge, you'll easily understand that the L can't be larger when it left the mint. The mint starts with a master hub. They use the master hub, to make master dies. Master dies are used to make working hubs. Finally, the working hubs are used to make working dies which strike coins. Since all the letters and devices are on the master hub, there us no way for a "different" letter to end up on a random coin.

    Just because you see something unusual and can't explain it doesn't mean it's an error. All errors can be explained in terms if the minting process. If it can't be explained as part of the minting process, it's not an error.
     
  8. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    @Bee69 . So, that's your issue with this coin not the Eye? :confused:
     
  9. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    It's not uncommon for it to be larger/smaller. You will find that on some Lincolns the B will be huge compared to the others. It can happen in the hubbing process, or just be from Die Deterioration.
     
  10. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    This might help!
    OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO MINT ERRORS.jpg
     
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  11. Bee69

    Bee69 Member

    Thank you all : ))
     
  12. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Looks like it has been plated at one time.
     
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  13. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely damaged
     
  14. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    @Bee69 welcome to CT. When posting a question, it is necessary to be more specific and clear in your wording. We can't "Guess" what you want us to look at.
    This is what I post for most new members about photos.
    For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.
     
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  15. potty dollar 1878

    potty dollar 1878 Well-Known Member

    Could have not been explained any better;)but you forgot one thing it's still just a cent:wacky::wacky:.
     
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