Ok so I posted this 2000 P one cent specimen a little while back. I was met with stiff resistance when I insisted there were foreign features that were raised on different areas of the specimen. Well here is proof that something, though I know not what, is present on the coin's field just east of Lincoln's bust from about 1:00 - 4:00 above the date. Those anomalies are not plating blisters as you can clearly see. Anyone know what this could be? I really appreciate the assistance and knowledge and especially those of you that realise amateur does not necessarily mean delusional mindset, ignorance or idiocy. Thank you.
I went back and looked at the original thread, and I agree that plating blisters which raise the copper in a bubble from a reaction with the zinc core, would be the mostly likely. But if you have reason to rule it out, it is possible that a die chip occurred, but it would be an unusual shape for the edges of a chip in that flat field and several others to the north of it. Best I can do, Best of luck, Jim.
As I and other members have said many times a coin in hand is always better our decisions are always based on photos. On the photos that you have provided once again it appears to be plating blisters.JMO Dave
Look like plating blisters, but could also be a little bit of die damage I suppose. No big deal either way.
I don't think anyone will ever agree with what he believes. @XanthenX .. Send it to NGC or PCGS to get it attributed. You need to send it under the Mint Error attribution service which costs a lot more money. I know because I have sent about 100 coins to NGC to get attributed as Mint Errors. If they tell you it is not a Mint Error you will not get your money refunded!
It's been said but I'll say it again even though you're not listening, Linear Plating Blisters. Very common on Zinc cents. Take to your local coin shop or waste your money sending it to a TPG.
