Rough vs Smooth - is this an error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by spyderj, Apr 22, 2006.

  1. spyderj

    spyderj New Member

    The coin in question is a 1994 Lincoln Cent - its surface has a very "rough" looking appearance. This is only the planchet background of the coin on both the obverse and reverse - the rough texture doesn't appear on the numbering or on Lincoln. Please compare pics with a "smooth" regular 2002 Lincoln Cent. Thanks in advance.

    - Jeff
     

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    spyderj, Apr 22, 2006
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Looks like orange peel effect from worn dies.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 22, 2006
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  4. spyderj

    spyderj New Member

    Any collecting ap"peel" to it? Or is it pretty common?
     
    spyderj, Apr 22, 2006
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I wouldn't exactly say it's pretty common but it's nothing special either. It adds no value to the coin but to a collector it can add interest which does make it collectible.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 22, 2006
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  6. xeno108

    xeno108 New Member

    another guess would be corrosion under the plating
     
    xeno108, Apr 22, 2006
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  7. lawdogct

    lawdogct Coin Collector


    Actually, if you look closely, the dimpling is on the memorial and the lettering too. I'd go with either plating error, planchet defect, or a rusty die.
     
    lawdogct, Apr 25, 2006
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