Evil Abe on Crazed 1999D Cent

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Elendis, Jul 20, 2020.

  1. Elendis

    Elendis New Member

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    I'm not sure whether this is die crazing or a shattered die. Here's a close-up on the intersection: S20200719_0028.jpg There also seems to be a die chip under Abe's ear.

    Die break that connects to the rim: S20200719_0030.jpg

    Foreign object impressed on Abe's suit? odd thingy.jpg

    Interestingly, there are lines on the reverse that seem they might correlate to the die cracks on the obverse. S20200719_0032.jpg

    A die crack on the reverse... S20200719_0034.jpg

    And finally, a split through the O and odd shading on N. S20200719_0033.jpg



    Hopefully this one is actually an error. :headphone:
     
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  3. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    It looks like nothing but an ordinary, dirty circulated coin to me. ~ Chris
     
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  4. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    Sorry, but the marks are recessed and look like shallow scratches. What may appear to be die breaks looks like raised metal. May be some staining along with shallow scratches on the reverse. Nothing looks like a die crack.
     
  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

  6. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    ...it is all PMD.

    BTW, Welcome to CoinTalk. Presuming you have not been advised:

    Go to John Wexler’s website: doubleddie.com and also,
    peruse lincolncentresource.com for all things Lincoln. The errors site was already given.

    Reading and understanding the information on these sites will springboard you to be a better collector. You will realize that the damage you find on coins could not have originated at the Mint.

    Stealing a line from @Oldhoopster ( I think ):

    “There are finite ways to mint coins and it is well documented. There are infinite ways to damage a coin”.

    Welcome again and happy learning and collecting...Spark
     
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Looks like Damage to me. Welcome to CT.
     
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  8. Oldhoopster

    Oldhoopster Member of the ANA since 1982

    I've used that line in a number of posts, but can't take can't. I saw variations of it over the years from other members and thought it was a good to repeat
     
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  9. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    A conversation piece but no die crack. Thanks and welcome to CT
     
  10. xCoin-Hoarder'92x

    xCoin-Hoarder'92x Storm Tracker

    Someone slashed it with a knife (or insert other story) post-mint.
     
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  11. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT @Elendis. I can see why you question the coin but if the marks are incused, below the surface, then it is definitely PMD, post mint damage, happening after it left the mint. Knowing the minting process will help you determine many non errors. You can always asked yourself, "How would that have happened during the minting process?"
    Also, please post Full Image photos (after you upload the photo, two buttons appear under it; Thumbnail and Full Image). Click on Full Image so members can easily enlarge and examine your photos. Good luck.
     
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