More interesting is the raised metal behind Lincoln's neck. I'd guess the die was coming apart and likely caused the weak strike as well.
Looks like a die chip.
If the lines are raised, and it appears they are in the pic, then it is an error. Cause ? Possible die gouges or excessive polishing. Also...
Nothing is missing, all it is is that some of the clad layer, the silver colored part, got pushed down over the edge when the coin was struck thus...
My WAG - the die broke which caused the raised line and pieces of the broken die also caused a strike-thru.
They're the same thing Speedy.
The will of the people - the vast majority prefer paper. They always have, that's why no dollar coin in our entire history has successfully...
If by "sleeper" you mean a coin that suddenly appreciates in value - no.
Ask away, I think you'll be surprised. There have several surveys done over the years and most cannot.
Two reasons really, one - they are one of the most popular coins there is so there are lots of people who want to buy them. And two, they are one...
It looks like a cast copy and there are a great many known fakes for this coin. But all I have to go by is a picture and not a very good picture...
Fair enough Mark, we shall agree to disagree.
To be honest, I don't think it has much to do with lobbying efforts, at least not at this time. Lobbyists cost a small fortune, somebody has to...
Those dents are no doubt post mint damage and in no way would be related to the error. If the coin was struck with a missing clad layer the damage...
Kinda curious how Mark - ANA VF20 - obverse Headdress shows considerable flatness. Nearly half the details still show in the hair and on...
And just what exactly does the govt. do to prevent the coins from circulating ?
I can't see where he suggested that they didn't. Re-read the post.
While still leaving a raised rim around the entire coin ? No disrespect, but I have a hard time buying that idea Mike. I would still like to know...
The problem spencer is that when people who know virtually nothing about coins read a post like yours they can and often do get the wrong idea...
Looks like a fake to me, but an in hand exam by someone familiar with the coins would be needed to be sure.
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