Grease?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Kristine Garrant, Mar 23, 2023.

  1. Kristine Garrant

    Kristine Garrant Certified Newbie

    In the bottom of the B in LIBERTY and besides the leg of th E. Took pics with both phone and the magnifier. Both spots are raised. 20230323_200859.jpg 20230323_200631.jpg 20230323_200859.jpg
     

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  3. Danomite

    Danomite What do you say uh-huh

     
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  4. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    Die chip
     
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  5. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    ...and between the "BE" is the start of (swelling) another chip which eventually will become a "BIE" variety.
    Grease comes of a surface with a solvent. What is on your coin is hard metal.
     
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  6. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

  7. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC Supporter

    Not quite serious enough to be a BIE cent, but it is approaching it.
    Good catch. Keep an eye out for these, they are pretty cool!
     
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  8. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    What year is the coin? Thats a fun find right there.
     
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  9. MeowtheKitty

    MeowtheKitty Well-Known Member

    Meow thinks it is cool keeper.
     
  10. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    @Kristine Garrant
    Nothing to do with a compacted grease strike. That would eliminate the letters. When it is raised that's a part of the die in that area that broke/chipped off.
    That's why it's called a Die Chip. It's a worn Die issue.
    Found commonly on Wheat Cents. Nice find.

    Also.. Please provide the date! There's reasons why we need the date to provide better information!
     
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  11. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    :D I think this newbie may have attended the same HS that I went to. o_O:facepalm:
    On a coin as this where the question is about one characteristic that is clearly shown on a tiny part of the coin, except in very rare cases, there is absolutely no need to see any other part of the coin; its edge; the holder it is in; or the fingernails of its owner. IMO, the only reason someone might want to know the date is to keep records, check out its rarity, or look for a similar coin. :p
     
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  12. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    For example.. I want to see if it's an earlier or later stage of the die break. I can also show the person examples from my collection such as..
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    There is so much I would love to share but some people just make it so hard to do so :(
     
  13. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Not necessarily, I like to look and see if I have one or how many of the same year, maybe to see if I have a later/earlier die stage that I can share. It all in the fun and communication.
     
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  14. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    I'm glad you agree exactly with what I posted!
     
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  15. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    But me like shiny things to look at.
     
  16. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    No grease as that removes raised areas. There’s a die chip in the bottom of the B and the area between the B and E is the start of another die chip. It’s known as a BIE error. Nice find!
     
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  18. Kristine Garrant

    Kristine Garrant Certified Newbie

    1957 D
     
  19. Kristine Garrant

    Kristine Garrant Certified Newbie

    1957 D
     
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    Kristine Garrant Certified Newbie

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