A few little die cracks on this one. One going from the 2 to the rim. And one running between the I and N to and along the lower cornice. Also, a nice-looking AU. Lots of luster on this one.
Surface tells me this is Cu-Zi…weight should be 2.5g…and if that is a plating blister, for sure a Zincoln. Good strike and condition otherwise…a keeper.
Likely plating issue on the obverse. Reverse? Might be, but in-hand exam necessary, so @Pickin and Grinin will have to tell.
It's definetly a crack, actually runs up to the 2. with a little IDB, then from the 2 up and over the center of the 8. I will get a better photo.
Well, I am not getting a great photo. But both are definitely die cracks, I can see though with the couple of well-placed plating blisters on the 9 and 1 why one would think I was wrong. Both cracks go up and over the rim,way to fine of details for my camera set up.
Interesting.. Seems like everyone's opinion is plating blister.. Even me Oh well. Thanks for sharing by the way
It's ok to think what you want. In hand you wouldn't think that. Quite a few 82's cracked in this same area.
So, hey y'll messing with me before I had my coffee. Do the photos really look like a plating blister? Why? Has anyone seen an example? I am just trying to see why you are all stuck on the blister idea?
Well, I am sorry for making them that way. I had to put the coin away, because I just wasn't gonna believe you guys. It's a die crack and I am sticking to it.
One of the characteristics that you are all missing is the streaked radial die deterioration at the perimeter of the coin. A die polishing under Lincolns chin, and neck back area, from a previous clash. The dies definitely were under a stressful situation and more than enough reason to rationalize a die crack in this situation. Even on a blistered zinc cent.
