1996 P Lincoln Cent...

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Jeff Callahan, Jan 6, 2021.

  1. Jeff Callahan

    Jeff Callahan Active Member

    When I first saw this, my mind leaned toward some kind of plating issue. I would like to get some more thoughts on it? Other than a couple of very small issues, besides the carbon spots, this coin is in very good condition. Unfortunately, it did not include the "Wide-AM" variety I was looking for.


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  3. paddyman98

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    Definitely CAM - Close AM
     
  4. Jeff Callahan

    Jeff Callahan Active Member


    As mentioned in the description, I did notice that it was the "Close-AM" variety. Did I not ask specifically about what I was curious about on this coin? My bad.

    Using the three(3) last photographs in the original post above, I tried to illustrate that the "RIB" and the "M" in "E-PLURIBUS UNUM" seem much larger than the surrounding devices, as well as having a much shinier appearance?

    Oh... Wait... You were trying to emphasize to me that my assumption of a plating error was the correct one, and therefor not really important to discuss? I get it! Thank you paddyman98.
     
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  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    It's another worn die strike.
    Did you read what I said about the problem with magnification of Cents in your other thread?
     
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  6. Jeff Callahan

    Jeff Callahan Active Member


    Yes. I didn't diagnose it as an error coin. I was just wanting to verify that I was right about it being a plating error. As for your advice on using a loop to view the coins, I am not in possession of one at the moment. Looking in to getting one though. Thanks.
     
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