I got one of the crying lincoln

Everytimes I get a strange coin I go on the internet and try to find it before I get

 

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Please show the entire coin.. Front and back. And the year. Always do this in all your threads.

 

Ok you are right-- won't happen again --waiting for my scope to charge

 

What difference does it make, Mr. P.? ~ Chris

 

By looking at the entire coin you can find clues such as environmental damage, alterations done after it left the mint, circulation wear, etc.
These things can explain a lot of what's going on.

 

From these images we can see that it's just a damaged and stained cent.

 

That what I thought until I seen some for sell --mines a little rough

 

@cpm9ball See the new images.
Just a damaged copper plated zinc cent

 

Where? Etsy? Ebay? Many seller there no nothing about true mint errors. They fool others and fool themselves. That's why you always need to ask us first.

Unfortunately your cent is all damage and only worth 1 Cent.

 

I didn't have to see any more. I knew what to expect. ~ Chris

 

But it is informative for the OP. And for anyone else that wants to learn by looking for clues.

 

Guys---i accept its not the prettiest but it is a variety-I have learned to look at a coin in a different way since becoming a member--I mean I thought I had a clad-less quarter until running into paddyman but I rather learn than fantasize--and his input is much appreciated-my thing is that once a few turn up then it's safe to say it happened at the mint

 

No it is not a variety. It is just damage to the plating

Please provide proof that other "crying Lincolns" exist.

- Mr. Ed
Specializing in collecting mint errors since 1986

 

Ok -look at eBay and compare to mines---what are the chances the damage looks alike

 

Ebay is a big place, where would we find these? Tried looking for "crying Lincoln", nothing.

 

Una ultima ves.. No es un error.

 

Ok--i will return with a pic--it was sold so there is a record of it and paddyman I know it looks like mistakes just wanted to figure out how there are more out there

 

Tu Espanol es my bueno--the one that sold look more like mines