Still don't know why the picture was removed and if it was a glue job why were the letters raised? It puzzles me.
Do you see any notching on the letters? I don't, unless there is a close-up of them. Thanks
I think they may have sat in the back of an old Rambler on a hot day.
This is known as a 'Poormans doubled die' which is actually not a doubled die at all. The doubling which appears on the last 5 was caused by die...
Thanks Hobo, I knew that but my brain couldn't comprehend how those letters got raised.
Welcome Half.Disme to the forum.
Looks like post-mint damage.
mmcm Where did the picture go?
Does this mean that all the raised images and letters are glue rather than a die clash which I think would leave what you see on this coin. I see...
Now that is one ugly messed up coin. It looks clipped but not from the mint, maybe someone with a chisel.
You had me worried for a minute there Treashunt. I'll agree 100% with you here.
That's a good find.
Pictures Please.
You did good!!
Don't see anything but a normal coin. Where did you see MD?
I would like to see a close up of the 'N' on the obverse. Thanks
Thanks schatzy for this thread.
Welcome to the forum AlexN2coins2004 give it time you'll figure it out.
Since 1990, the mint mark has been applied directly to the hubs that make the dies, eliminating the hand-punch process that resulted in RPMs.
Is it attracted to a magnet? Looks like the plating was stripped chemicaly. http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Errors/Unplated_Cents.html
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