Let's suppose that it is a Mint error. How was the die produced to cause this? Keep going backwards in the process of making the working dies...
I don't think the black insert does much for the Sac. Chris
Lost Cause Letter Carrier Lazy Communicator Any more? Chris
First, welcome to the neighborhood, Larry! You would be better off if you started a new thread in the "Paper Money" forum since this thread goes...
In my opinion, grease-filled dies are more common on Lincoln cents than any other type coin. Several years ago, I searched a $50 Mint bag of...
It would help if you would take it out of the 2x2 and take some new photos, especially ones with a close-up of the tail feathers and her eye. To...
To me, it is pretty obvious that this was the result of a grease-filled die. Chris
First, it is not a good idea to advertise your e-mail address on a public forum where it can be viewed by members and non-members alike. No...
You must bear in mind that many letters and numbers on the die are tapered to some extent. So, as the coin wears out while in circulation, it...
It looks like a squiggly lamination to me!;);););) Chris
The term "Struck Through" suggests that you know what caused the anomaly. So, why don't you just say that it is the result of a grease-filled die?...
I can't tell a thing from those photos.......blurry......too small! Chris
The end of WWI. Chris
Grease-filled die. Chris
What I see looks like machine doubling. Chris
I don't see any toning. Beyond that, I don't have the slightest idea what you mean. Chris
Yes! It happens all the time. It's called PMD! Chris
Ever since the Mint started producing the SQ's in 1999, die chips have become so plentiful in just about every year of production, that they're...
I don't see any doubling, and die breaks like that in the "B" are very common on Lincoln cents. Chris
Granted, the Florida lawsuit forced NGC to change from First Strike to Early Releases, but the only reason PCGS wasn't included in that lawsuit is...
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