Not literally. However, I did post this under my error page, but this one still bother me. I am not satisfied with previous opinions. Is it a authentic misplace ear or a planchet error? Let me know what do you think of this error coin?
Is it possible that before the strike the lamination peeled and then was struck by the die? (first image) And my second question... is this glue or a die break? (second image)
this looks like dried glue to me . there is another spot of it below Lincoln's ear and at the bottom of his shoulder.
Ewwww imagine Van Gogh's ear in the year 1958 uggg! But I would be inclined to think that the damage was done after this cent left Denver.
My PC is down. I can't use USB micro camera at this time, but after checking it with 10x loupe. The reverse is flat. It's my first thought that it may be glue residue, but "rty" go over it. Also, it looks like ear, what's odd is that?
I would almost bet the farm that this is glue. look between the E and R of liberty , It appears that I can see right through it in this area in the photo. the RTY is also covered with the glue but may appear to be above the glue , this is probably because the letters also have glue on the top of them. don't feel bad at yourself it this is only glue. a lot of collectors have been confused by glue on coins. coins gets all kinds of junk that dries up on them.
Rascal: No problem. I just want to solve this mystery. It's CSI material. I wonder if anyone know which dip agent or cleaning can remove glue? If it did remove glue then the mystery will be solve.
Asipride... let's forget about the ear... there's no way an it's an ear. Try some acetone to remove what I think is glue and then retake the image.
