1968 S roll hunting find

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  1. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    Found another interesting specimen roll hunting: 1968 S cent. Another roll find in pristine condition except for what looks like a dent on the reverse. There are no signs of damage on either side so I'm wondering did this happen during the minting process? Or would this be considered PMD? Also what grade would you give this coin? It shines like a new copper coin. Thanks in advance for everyone's input!!!
     

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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I would not call it pristine. On the pictures you provided, when enlarged I see many scratches on both sides of the Cent. His check also has some bad scratch if you look closely.
    There is a slight Misaligned Die Strike on the Obverse as you can see a small False Double Rim to the left of LIBERTY
    I'm not a grader so I can't say :bag:
     
  4. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    Would you venture a guess as to how it got warped/dented on the reverse? Edit: do you think that's from the minting process or is that PMD?
     
  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I see it but can't give a definite answer. Could be something to do with the Obverse design. Some sort of ghosting effect but not certain.
     
  6. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    This dent you are asking about could be mint warping, due to internal stress in the metal, I dont think it will add value, as most collector do want a pristine speciment.
    There are those that like the odd and uncommon stuff. I would keep it as an example, and not be to conserned with grade, as an MS-63 RD only brings about
    15¢.
     
  7. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    Not a bad roll fine.
     
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  8. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    Thank you everyone for your feedback and knowledge, which is the only thing I seek, so that I can become a more knowledgeable collector. I do not seek grades so that I can sell my coins, but to know the quality of the specimens I have found and collect. Thanks again to everyone!!!!
     
  9. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    I have at least a 100 of them .
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  10. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    So is this due to mint warping or something else?
     
  11. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    I'm inclined to think it (as @paddyman98 mentioned) an artifact of the "ghosting" caused by long die usage imparting some of the contours of the opposite die onto the one in question.
     
  12. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Well put it this way, Is the coin warped or bent in any way? If not refer to what Paddyman98 and Superdave posted, which is most likely the correct diagnosis.
     
  13. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    It's ghosting as other have suggested, best known as a worn die ...
     
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  14. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    Ghosting, OK, will read up on it. Thanks again everyone!
     
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  16. ACoinJob

    ACoinJob There are still some out there to be had.

    I noticed it were a little off centered. Have you tried looking at it under a 25X microscope? A friend says they have a coveted 1968 S double obverse Lincoln Cent. Something to consider. MS-63 Choice Uncirculated, with bag marks, scratches. The indentation center of the coin is problematic from the dies. Not a perfect strike.
     
  17. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    I have not as I don't own a microscope, should I go see a coin dealer? If so, can you recommend any in the Los Angeles area? Should I make sure to ask them anything specific?
     
  18. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    Here's a scope I own, about 32 bucks on amazon ..
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  19. robertk310

    robertk310 Active Member

    Those are some incredibly sharp pictures! Does the scope take pictures as well or does it have a camera attachment slot? Can you share the scope make/model? Thank you!
     
  20. Rick Stachowski

    Rick Stachowski Motor City Car Capital

    Sure
    http://plugable.com/products/usb2-micro-250x
     
  21. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    You mean this one? Tell your friend to make me an offer, I'm easy...
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