COuld this possibly be a error or has the last # been rubbed off somehow, at first i thought it was an error, to the naked untrained eye, but under the scanner i think i see a very, very faded 1. I'm expecting that it has just somehow been rubbed off.
I can barely see a 1 or 7, The coin from my eye, the #s are all clearly defined and visible except the last one, its like it wasn't even struck.
It is a grease-filled die as indicated. It happens when they leave grease in the die after wiping it down so the coins don't stick. When residual grease is left in the die, it appears as blank spots over the devices on the coin. Does not increase value unless you have large amounts of the devices not present. Say like the majority of the date or Most of the motto.
Thanks for the info guys, this Abe will go back into circulation but i will remember this error, i'm pretty new to errors
I found one a few years back with the same date, 199. I have an image with other great filled die examples.
I wish! I collect Photos for educational purposes and post them often. I figure if I can help with images at the right time, it will help extend the hobby for others to enjoy.
He is referring to my current avatar. A 1980 DDO. I'll post an link below as I don't want to get too far off the subject of the thread. http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/1980P-1DO-001_from_2_sources.jpg
i was wondering the same i'll throw it in my cup on my dresser but not into my main collection cause it is not in that great of shape, it probably a F grade
