Just so you guys know you Are teaching this old dog Slowly. My guess is Die Deterioration on Liberty. It looks A bit off center on Both sides, which brings me to my question. What causes the bubble appearance on the top left side??
Hi.. The reason your Cent looks the way it does is because it was struck with a worn die. Definitely Die Deterioration.
thats called a ridge ring, sure sign of die deterioration... http://www.error-ref.com/design-devouring-die-wear/ scroll down
So, most never read or absorb what they read. You stated "die deterioration" and asked a question. I think the "bubble" that you refer to is just from the pressure of the die on copper coated zink planchet. It is more difficult to mint the newer/post 1981 penny. In fact, there was a switch to "small date" in 1982, when zinc was introduced, because there was difficulty during the transition. The small date was easier to mint.
Appreciate that. The 2 I's were pretty easy but I actually picked up 2 pennies with the Ridge Ring. An apple for the Teacher.
You're confusing too many things, and in turn, potentially confusing a collector who is trying to learn. Go to error-ref and look up ridge ring (I think it's there). If not read about die deterioration. Also, if you're not sure what your talking about, don't answer newbie questions. It's not helping. You've been on CT for awhile now and should know that getting 3-4 responses that agree, especially if some are from experienced numismatists, is an indication that it's the correct response. @Morris A Acuff you're correct, it is DDD as others have previously confirmed
Appreciate it. At 60+ you kinda just go with the flow. I have figured out the most respected and some of the not so Tolerant folks. As you said majority rules and I do Appreciate all you guys help and opinions
