ebay error

[GrandpaMike]

There is a cent error posted on ebay, 300141668209, by 69mustang423, a person for whom this is a first listing. Is it possible that the coin displayed is authentic?

[diamond]

It's quite authentic. It's an example of clashed dies (die clash, clash marks). The dies banged against each other when a planchet failed to be fed into the striking chamber. This transfers the image of one die to the other. It always requires two press malfunctions -- 1) failure for a planchet to be fed in, and 2) failure for minimum die clearance to be maintained.

[GrandpaMike]

Okay and thanks, I understand, but why are there no clash marks on Lincoln's portrait?

[diamond]

Okay and thanks, I understand, but why are there no clash marks on Lincoln's portrait?

This is normal and expected. Remember that Lincoln's bust is raised on the coin and therefore recessed in the die face. Recessed areas are relatively protected from a clash. The field is the most vulnerable area.

[GrandpaMike]

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate this opportunity to learn more.