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| TXTim |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 22:52:06
What is it?
Grease filled die or strike through???
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| PreservingThePast |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 19:11:07
TXTim...Check with BJ Neff with CONECA. He is also connected with the Central Florida Coin Club and you could probably reach him through either of their web sites. He is quite the expert on pennies.
He patiently examined a lot of coins that I had found and carted to the show in my zippie bags. Most were nothing, but I'm slowly learning.
I'm not positive but I also think I heard the name J.T. Stanton mentioned at the show too. If not him, it was a very similar name. |
| AgCollector |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 15:51:56
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Originally posted by TXTim
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Originally posted by Market Harmony
Very cool coin if it is authentic. I'll agree with the grease fill, unless the obverse rim seems to be pressed flat, then I would think that this is a manufactured error.
There seems to be a slight amount of wear on Lincoln's left arm, and both knees. This makes me think that maybe, just maybe, someone pressed the coin to create the flatness. I'd like to see a picture of the obverse.
Is the coin wavy or convex or concave in any way? Is there a ridge to the flatness, or does it fully blend into the shiny metal on the right side rim of the reverse?
Obverse is perfect.
No flatness or waviness.
No ridge n the right side- it blends in all around.
I'm thinking the die may have had duct tape wrapped around the end.
You can see diagonal lines like it was struck though the tape or something.
Is there much value added to this coin with this error?
It's a nice example of a grease filled die. Normally not worth much. |
| Market Harmony |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 15:03:01
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Originally posted by TXTim
Obverse is perfect.
No flatness or waviness.
No ridge n the right side- it blends in all around.
I'm thinking the die may have had duct tape wrapped around the end.
You can see diagonal lines like it was struck though the tape or something.
Is there much value added to this coin with this error?
I think there is added value to the coin because of the striking error. You never know how many are actually out there. You best bet wouls be to put it into some sort of plotective case and take it to your local coin shop. They may know of a dealer that specializes in errors cents and they'll be able to tell you more about it. If you have any coin shows to go to, take that with you and show everyone that you can.
I think that publicity would be the best thing for you. People usually don't know about errors until they hear about one or get lucky and find one themselves. If it turns out to be authentic and rare, then you might have a little gem on your hands. Maybe you can contact the authors for the Cherry Pickers Guide, by Whitman. I think it is Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton. I'm interested to know what you find out about this coin.
Good luck with it! |
| TXTim |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 13:48:11
quote:
Originally posted by Market Harmony
Very cool coin if it is authentic. I'll agree with the grease fill, unless the obverse rim seems to be pressed flat, then I would think that this is a manufactured error.
There seems to be a slight amount of wear on Lincoln's left arm, and both knees. This makes me think that maybe, just maybe, someone pressed the coin to create the flatness. I'd like to see a picture of the obverse.
Is the coin wavy or convex or concave in any way? Is there a ridge to the flatness, or does it fully blend into the shiny metal on the right side rim of the reverse?
Obverse is perfect.
No flatness or waviness.
No ridge n the right side- it blends in all around.
I'm thinking the die may have had duct tape wrapped around the end.
You can see diagonal lines like it was struck though the tape or something.
Is there much value added to this coin with this error? |
| Market Harmony |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 11:15:12
Very cool coin if it is authentic. I'll agree with the grease fill, unless the obverse rim seems to be pressed flat, then I would think that this is a manufactured error.
There seems to be a slight amount of wear on Lincoln's left arm, and both knees. This makes me think that maybe, just maybe, someone pressed the coin to create the flatness. I'd like to see a picture of the obverse.
Is the coin wavy or convex or concave in any way? Is there a ridge to the flatness, or does it fully blend into the shiny metal on the right side rim of the reverse? |
| TXTim |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 08:24:27
The obverse is normal.
The inside of the reverse is also normal.
I'll take a better picture and post it later.
All the grease filled strikes I've found in the past were a little lighter than normal on the details.
This one obliterated the words almost completely. |
| Copper Catcher |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 08:10:29
Nice error |
| Computer Jones |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 02:04:29
Looks like a grease filled strike.
How's the face look? |
| biglouddrunk |
Posted - 09/12/2009 : 00:51:41
It also has the look of burnt plating. |
| Kurr |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 23:02:19
I vote grease filled, I have found a few older ones with those looks. |
