I will not be entering the contest, but I want to let everyone know that John is an incredibly trustworthy member. I have submitted 3 coins...
Misaligned die error. http://www.cointalk.com/threads/know-the-difference-misaligned-die-errors-vs-off-center-strkes.223392/
US "Bar Cent" estimated to have been struck in 1785. [IMG]
I'd agree with high AU, though honestly I think it could potentially go MS60 if the graders are having a good day. :D As it is right now, if I...
It could be...I am not sure. Maybe yours is another one for the website to check out. :)
I think it's just damage.
That doesn't quite look like a cud to me, though...cuds are usually raised to the same height as the rim, since they are connected to it...
That is a die break. IDB abbreviation stands for Interior Die Break. A CUD will involve the rim of the coin. Still, you could contact the guys...
We are stuck on 1785 for this one... http://www.cointalk.com/threads/follow-the-lead-descending.234847/page-20
Yep, looks like a die crack/break. Common at the corners of the memorials.
Did you ask the guys at the LCR yet? They've got the coppercoins attributors that can take a look at it in-hand and let you know if it is a...
I do not see a doubled die.
Looks like die deterioration. The mint stopped hand-punching the mintmark into dies in 1989, so there are no RPMs after that date.
Hmm...I don't think so. I'm more inclined to say damage.
Yes, die wear will often make the devices seem more thick. This is because as the die wears out, the details become less sharp and stsrt to...
Looks like normal circulation wear.
You're right rascal, and the 1995-D doubled die is quite a bit more expensive than the 1995-P...
1DO-001 is the same as DDO-001. They are definitely abundant on ebay, but just be sure that they are actually the doubled die before bidding....
Tripled dies are definitely a lot rarer than doubled dies, there are only a handful or so known for Lincoln Cents, and quite a few of them appear...
Glad to help! Hey, I guess it has been exactly a year and 1 day. Imagine that.
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