1946 Lincoln Cent; Variations in Liberty

[Kiosk_Mirth]

Coming to the end of the 1946 Lincoln cents examination and thought I might share some of the better examples of how not to spell liberty.



Liberty1946_Montage-1.jpg

[mustbebob]

Is there a purpose for showing what kind of damage you can find, or is this something you find collectible? Does your numbering system have any particular meaning? Do you only collect 1946 cents? I always advocate for collecting what you like, so I just want to be sure we all know what your intentions are on this post. If this is the sort of stuff you like, you will have an enormous amount of coins to go through. Good luck!

[Kiosk_Mirth]

Is there a purpose for showing what kind of damage you can find, or is this something you find collectible?

The person that built this collection from 1940 to 1980 never saw her coins as damaged. You must blame me for trying to present the best of the rarest coins in her collection. Also, I think those that collect BIE variations would enjoy seeing such images.

But if damaged coins are what inspires young numismatics, then I don’t see the harm. Besides, I thought this organization appreciated really rare coins.

Does your numbering system have any particular meaning?

Yes, it means that I have forty-five 1946’s Lincoln cents with errors or flaws on them. All transferred to a more protective encasing, while also digitally photographed and represented in an artistic display. It also makes it easier to find a specific coin’s condition in the Excel spreadsheet that I’m creating. People that create “lists” should already know something about organization.

Do you only collect 1946 cents?

I don’t “collect”, I curate. I am trying to represent a coin collection worthy of respect. If you think these coins are damaged, then you really won’t want to see all of the other mint errors that I have.

And no, I don’t “just” have 1946 cents. But there is nothing wrong with collecting coins from the early 40’s. Collecting wartime memorabilia is a very patriotic thing for some people.

I always advocate for collecting what you like, so I just want to be sure we all know what your intentions are on this post.

Simply to show-off the best errors and flaws that I know would impress the BIE collectors that I hope are still around. Variations in the word Liberty meant something back then. And hopefully these damaged coins may spark a desire to collect coins in some future numismatist.

If this is the sort of stuff you like, you will have an enormous amount of coins to go through.

And again, this is not my “sort-of-stuff.” It is a collection that desires the light of day. And in doing so it should be shared with interested collectors.

Good luck!

As I move through this collection I’m going to want to share my findings with everyone. If that is a problem, please let me know and I’ll show-off the coins that I come across on some other platform.

Bob Piazza

Kiosk Mirth

[mustbebob]

OK...Thanks for explaining and addressing my questions. They were very simple questions, and not worthy of some of the smart remarks you made, but I can deal with that. This shows me exactly what I am dealing with. You were the one who mentioned this is 'How not to spell LIBERTY'. I merely wanted clarification on your post. I think we are all entitled to that. It also gives me a clue as to what experience level I am dealing with. That is very important when trying to explain the 'why' in my replies. As a curator of this collection, I take that as having experience in the hobby.

Unfortunately...every coin you showed IS damaged. You call them mint errors, but none of them are. The person who put the collection together may not of thought of them as damage, but they are. I don't just think that...I know that. I realize that is not what you want to hear, but sugar coating it does not help anyone. You made many referrals to my word 'damage' as if my explanation was incorrect. What would you call them?
If you think the coins deserve respect, and BIE collectors would like them, then so be it. However, they are not BIEs and because they are damage, they are unique. There are millions of coins like this out there. This organization is indeed interested in Rare coins as well as varieties and errors, however we do not get excited over damage. The coins you showed are not rare.
I do not know if minor damaged coins like this deserve the light of day as you say, but once again, that is your take on it. I certainly won't stop you from posting them, but do not expect too much from the membership.

[MintErrors]

mustbebob, I would like to offer an opinion. When I saw this members introduction post, I thought the member was a little too "focused" on creating proprietary style art, and thought it would be better for me to simply ignore what might come of it. To me it sounds almost like an proprietary exhibit attempt. In any event, I chose not to see the information.

I do not know if the collection is supposed to be the focus or the proprietary wordage.. in any event, again only see portions of it when not logged in. I could see documentation and photography but posting on a public forum is put there at the mercy and privileges allowed by the website. I have not, nor do I care to know what CONECAs stance is on any file that is uploaded here voluntarily. It's an educational site, so "reuse" is probably a word in the forum protocols some where.

in the end if the attempt is to photograph and educate, then let us hope the members label the coins correctly and in the correct areas. I believe that knowledgeable members should ensure their posts are correct in labeling coins or they stand a chance at confusing some collectors.

Thats my opinion on this kinda stuff...

[mustbebob]

Thanks for your point of view Gary. I appreciate it.