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Coin 01 does not have any similarity in Lincoln's hair and suit with 02 and 03, Although in some parts it could be a fat-related issue. I await your opinion on this coin.
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Interesting. There also appears to be a die chip between the bow tie and the date in 01. -
Morning Ariel,
My oppinion is it's most likely a die chip. Here is a blow up of the area. Gary might also have an oppinion
Thanks,
Eric
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OK. I know I have touched on a delicate subject, but I have overlaid different images taken from different websites and with coins I own from the same year, and they have nothing similar in Lincoln's design.Originally posted by eaxtellcoin View PostComment
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Ok think of it this way. A die chip on the face of the die causes a raised spot on the planchet, and every planchet it strikes after the chip happens. If a mint worker notices the imperfection, in the field, and takes the die out of production, and abrades the die - basically cleaning up the low spot, then the imperfection would not been seen any longer once the die goes back into service. The depression in the middle is the thing I cannot explain.
One other thing to consider - this is a zinc cent, which means metal flow could also alter the die gouges appearence.
Lets just wait to see if Gary or John chimes in...Last edited by eaxtellcoin; 02-03-2026, 03:46 PM.Comment
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Ariel. Good observation! I'm not qualified to speculate why this happened but will submit the 1st attempt of naming this the "before haircut" variety
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