It is a pleasure knowing that I am not alone in my search for knowledge. I feel fortunate that you are a member here. Phil
The die cracks are the result of die stress, usually from overuse.
Way to land a nice looking coin Fish!
I could try and define how this happens, but it would be easier to just send you a link. A go to Ref. for any questions I have about a particular...
I would have much rather found this CWT raw, It is very lustrous, and not being able to see the blue luster covering the coin, I can agree.
Proof cents (S) are struck with dies that are prepared differently than business strikes. The S stands for San Francisco.
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I think you mean 1986-1c-07
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There are quite a few about that size and shape. http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-cuds-1980-1989/
You would need to weigh it. What does the third side look like? (photo)
Photos would be helpful! You would get more answers, if you started your own thread. Phil
I will post the grade in the morning.
160$
They look like lathe lines? I checked a few other examples. They all have them, some finer than others. I would think that they are part of the...
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Cool finds!
Crop and rotate. Full size pics, easily done from upload file.;)
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