It's definitely post-mint damage, but there is no telling what may have caused it. It looks too straight to be a bag mark from another Lincoln...
Ditto! Chris
It looks like die deterioration to me. Chris
These were taken with a Pac-Sci stereomicroscope with optical zoom capability. Please note that I always use the "Full Image" option, because the...
Could it be glue? Have you tried using some pure acetone to see if you can remove it? Chris
If you are referring to the wrappers used for separate denominations like 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c & dollar coins, you might ask your bank if they...
The best way to have someone contact you on these forums is by sending you a "private message". You would see "Inbox" highlighted at the top-right...
It looks like machine doubling to me. How did you happen to find it in your pocket? Was it hiding there very long? Chris
For all you know, it could be Henry the VIII, or some guy who had nothing better to do and only had two steel punches - the "I" and the "V". I...
First, welcome to the neighborhood ! Second, it is not a good idea to post your e-mail address on a public forum. If you can't delete it,...
Welcome to the neighborhood! You just answered the only question I had. I'm glad to know that you reported your discovery to the homeowner. Some...
While the two close-ups do show some minor clashes, I can't see them on the full-coin images. I've seen clashes on IHC's that are visible to the...
I'm confused. Please explain how a letter that is permanently recessed into the die "slip down". Chris
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