Hi Guys, I'd like to know what is this error on that coin. My first thought was It could be a linear plating blister, but It only occurs on zincolns, but not on dimes (IMHO). So, could you tell me what you experts think about it? Any comments are appreciated. Thanks. Walter
@paddyman98 die crack maybe. IF you notice it goes through the lettering without affecting the lettering, and if it's raised on the surface then the metal has to "fill" something, such as a die crack. That is .. I *assume* you meant through the "ST" in States as you actually aren't specific about what you are asking about. I first was thinking the earlobe .... so ... leaves us guessing unless you are specific about your question. edit: you might be asking about your last picture too. (i'm jus guessing as you aren't asking about it but I assume since you posted that area you must be wondering about something). Die Erosion Striations ... you'll see the metal acting like a river .. and thus you'll see the die deterioration and the visual shifting of the letters from a weak strike.
Yes!!! I agree with you @Oldhoopster and @alurid. Thanks. So, now I know what's the name of that error. I have another Jefferson Dime that has Die Crack and can be used as an example to explain the difference between Die Crack and Die Gouge (IMHO). That's the coin
Ops, I'm so sorry @Clawcoins for my non-especific question. I thought the two last photos showed the question I was asking for. And I'm seriously inclined to agree that the error on the ST in the STATES can be a "Die Erosion Striations", but the "Die Gouges" as @Oldhoopster said, can explain it the same way (IMHO, of course). But I'm still not sure about the error on the "O" in the ONE.
The "O" is Die Erosion Striations / Die Deterioration. Look at the "river flow" looking metal streaks around the O ... and then understand how metal flow wears the lettering edges. never assume we know what you are thinking/asking.
Keep up the learning. Look at the references links people post and bookmark anything that you think has useful information. I still go to variey vista, Wexlers doubled die, Lincoln Cent Resource, Numista and error-ref regularly. Occasionally, I'll even read through Wexlers How dies are made, characteristics of hub doubling, and worthless doubling to refresh my memory. One of the things I love about this hobby and the chat boards is that you always have the opportunity to keep learning. I wish I had access to all of these resources when I was a kid collecting in the 70s
