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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Spark1951, post: 24610798, member: 90692&quot;]Check VV and Wexler to see if anything similar shows up.&nbsp; But, I’m inclined to agree with [USER=73708]@SorenCoins[/USER]&nbsp; that it is die deterioration.&nbsp; However…</p><p><br /></p><p>Your coin is not normal for a Zincoln.&nbsp; It has a very strong strike: A complete design with fully formed letters and numbers with some pressure weakness in the face on the obverse and TES OF/STATES OF on the reverse.&nbsp; Full stair lines with some minor weakness in the bottom right quadrant/steps.&nbsp; And, NO SPLIT PLATING is apparent, except the O/ONE* ( a minor miracle in itself ) although there are some scattered surface bubbles.</p><p><br /></p><p>You have to appreciate your coin as an abnormal one.&nbsp; Most Zincolns possess multiple defects from manufacturing, and spotting and staining is prevalent.&nbsp; Your coin is a keeper.&nbsp; I would keep it if I owned it, and I would assign a grade of MS63RD.&nbsp; It may not have more than 20 cents value right now but preserved properly for the future it will gain.</p><p><br /></p><p>After all, now is the time to save and preserve new-looking coins, especially if they are defect free or have only minor flaws…imo…Spark</p><p><br /></p><p>*edited to clarify[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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