Almost anything labeled "unsearched" on ebay should be avoided like the plague. You should already know that by now, Tim.
It's damage. As Jody said, nothing at the mint would cause the bulging effect seen directly behind the damage dealt on the obverse.
No, as wheat cents aren't plated. It sounds like maybe there was some solder dripped onto the coin.
Hmmm...I have found that die chips are more common on older coins...you can find them by the tens of dozens or more searching wheat cents, but I...
I would put money on it not being an error from what you are describing...was the "lava flow" attached to the rim?
I was more concerned at the rim ding than the possible cleaning. I haven't really heard of the "special treatment" that some rare coins get, but...
A beautiful coin, although I have a small hunch it'll get a details grade (possible old cleaning, rim damage). Still, a very nice piece. Thanks...
Hmmm...I certainly wouldn't pay $1 for these, but that's just me.
Check out the last bay and compare to this coin. http://coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1994&die_id=1994p1dr001&die_state=mds
The dies clashed and the mint abraded the dies, weakening/removing some of the design in the process. Fairly common.
I don't think the die crack adds much value, if any.
Must have come from Walgreens! :D
I voted "ne", sorry.
Depending on condition, $25+
Ah, but we are talking about coins, not cars. :) Ok, NOW I humbly step out and resume lurking. :D
How dare you refer to the beautiful commemorative halves as "thingies"! :P [ATTACH]
Your new pictures also reveal notching on the tip of the L. I would conclude that this is MD (or "VD") as you call it, affecting an incuse design...
Acidic soil?
Looks environmentally damaged.
I'm seeing it mainly on the front lower leg of the K, although I think I might see it on an A or two as well.
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