I need a little help guys ! I have a 1999 Lincoln that I just found today and this is the problem with it , the outer edge of the coin is not beveled in any way (nice thick planchet) but about 1/3 of the coin has a small raised lip maybe 1mm high ! If the coin is laying flat on the table obv. side up and you were to rub your finger across it you would feel it . The coin is not harmed in any other way at all and looks very nice ! Is this an error and if so what is it called ??? I hope you guys can make since of this but I tried scanning the coin and it just won't show what i'm talking about . Hope someone can help ?
This lip you describe - is it right on the outer edge of the coin ? If it is - it sounds like what is known as finning. This happens when the coin is struck with extra pressure or the planchet is a bit thick and extra metal is pushed around the collar.
GD , I would say that pretty much describes it ! Now I'm going to say it's not really an error and it doesn't have any extra value , right ?? LOL !! Thanks GD !
Well, as I've said about forty eleven times - I'm not an error guy. I just read a lot But I do believe that most consider it to be an error. As for value - I'd say you pretty much got it figured out
Sounds like finning to me. It's caused by abnormally high overall striking pressure, or a slight bit of die tilt that increases localized striking pressure at one pole. Pretty common and not worth much.
I found a 1997 penny that doesn't show anything in the ear, just an outline. Does this qualify as an error? If so, how much is it worth??
It could be a filled die error, but this would be an unusual location and unusually localized for such an error. It could be a die abrasion ("die polishing") error, but this seldom wipes out the entire interior of the ear. A picture would be a necessity in this instance.
well, I won't be able to give a picture, sorry. he only thing I can say is that it is in perfect shape. There are no marks on the ear, and I have 2 of them.
If you really have two of them and they are identical then you may have something. You would still need to identify what type of error they are. If the error is due to improper die maintenance or design creation the errors could be worth quite a bit. Before running of in that direction you really need to get them looked at by a professional. You can post picture here and numerous people can and will give you their opinions. Or you could take the pennies in to a dealer. If you do that make sure you do not jump at anything the dealer says. If he tells you they are crap then thank him and leave. Mabey try another dealer. If the second tells you the same than they may be just common errors. If he offers to buy them then you know that you may have something. I don't recomend selling them to him though. If he is a good dealer he will treat you fairly with respect and if the cents are worth something he will explain why and should, or at least may, offer his assistance in getting them graded.
I found several 1997 pennies with exact same feature with a thin outline around the ear connecting into the upper jaw. Here are two different penny images. After reading The Official Red Book, I did learn about the 1997 penny, quarter & dime denominations did get some "enhanced" sharper & strengthen details. Clearly noticing this now, but I am not sure if it this was expected. Don't worry about the discoloring: I didn't have a macro lens, so I took my iPhone and zoomed in as best I could without blurring. Clearly no double die ears, ha! but the odd thin outline around the ear, connecting into the upper jaw/chin. Any other thoughts? Do share.
Both of you should start your own thread with your pictures. Try not to piggyback onto another members thread. Make it unique
