1995 two Lincolns?

[Lady120]

Hello All!

I found a 1995 Lincoln to what appears that there are two Lincolns on the reverse? Can this be possible? Collectors have found this on several other Lincolns and i have read that it is possible. I see on my coin another head but I cannot claim it to be two Lincolns. The same markings I see on the other coins in which the collectors claim to be another Lincoln- couldnt this be a false call? Could it be just a die gas bubble and people jump to the conclusion that it is another Lincoln? I hope I am making sense if not please forgive me. i have another two coins as well that I hope someone can help me with. They are picture here. I found a coin with what appears another eye on lincolns face (or an extention of it). I also found a 1999 with what appears to be a little doubling of the ear lobe. Any help would be appreciated.

[diamond]

Quite a few doubled dies involving duplications of Lincoln's statue have been found. Perhaps you've found another one. However, I don't know of any with this amount of separation. So a die dent or gas bubble is more likely.

As far as your 1982 cent goes, I'm not sure what's going on. It would have to be examined under a microscope.

The doubling of the earlobe in the 1999 cent is probably due to machine doubling. I'm not aware of any doubled die in this area for this year.

[wavysteps]

It is not out of the realm of possibilities for this to happen, having a dual Lincoln statue on the reverse, however, looking at this particular coin, I am inclined to believe it is two gas bubbles.

One little trick that you may want to try is to take a toothpick and press down ont the raised areas. If it collapses, then it is a gas bubble, if not, then further in hand analysis should be considered.

BJ Neff

[foundinrolls]

Hi,

Some people may advise using a toothpick, but it can actually damage the coin by moving small particles of debris around that is on the surface of the coin. I wouldn't mess with it until someone looks at it. i am talking about the one with the potential doubled statue of Lincoln on the reverse. It could very well be gas bubbles but the shape of these particular marks really has a possibility of being something interesting.

Thanks,
Bill

It is not out of the realm of possibilities for this to happen, having a dual Lincoln statue on the reverse, however, looking at this particular coin, I am inclined to believe it is two gas bubbles.

One little trick that you may want to try is to take a toothpick and press down ont the raised areas. If it collapses, then it is a gas bubble, if not, then further in hand analysis should be considered.

BJ Neff

[Lady120]

Thank you for your Input!

Thank you all for your input on the coins I found. Yesterday my computer went down and worked on it all day! I am sorry for the delay in the Many Thanks to you all! I have another big issue. I just found a 1980 yellow brass lincoln with what appears to be a double monticello steps struck on the reverse. ( No Woodgrain but actual steps) I tried to scan it and now my scanner is giving me heck. I cant beleive how I never looked at these coins before. I got really angry and frustrated one day and put the coins away. I am looking at them now and am noticing some really interesting things. I applaud you all for the work you do! Coins are a great hobby but a very difficult one. I am glad I am here.

[wavysteps]

Hi Lady120 - A little clarification on your last post. The Monticello step are found on the Jefferson nickel, while the Lincoln Memorial steps are found on the cent.

BJ Neff

[Lady120]

I tried poking at the bubble but no dents. I did this before I scanned it. I would like to have my coins looked at but I have never done this. How do I go about it? Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks Lauren

[Lady120]

Sorry I ment memorial.

[wavysteps]

Lauren - if you would like, you can send it to me and if it is of interest, I can then send it on to James Wiles who is our official attributer for Lincoln cents.

BJ Neff

[Novicetoerr]

1995 two Lincolns?

Hi!

- I have one similar Lincoln cent (in one of my collection
groups of different coin denominations which I have
entitled "THE MULTIPLES").

- There were Lincolns in at least 4 bays which I don't
know how to categorize ---> as DDR or MDD, others???

J

[Steven]

Hi!

- I have one similar Lincoln cent (in one of my collection
groups of different coin denominations which I have
entitled "THE MULTIPLES").

- There were Lincolns in at least 4 bays which I don't
know how to categorize ---> as DDR or MDD, others???

J

Lets see some pictures of it. Could be interesting.
Steven

[Novicetoerr]

1995 two Lincolns?

See my attached 1983 coin. Have mis-stated 4 bays.
Duplicates actually filled all 11 bays.

J

[Steven]

In my opinion it appears to me to be gas bubbles that you are pointing at. The only think I can see that would not be the normal design, is a clash in bays 3 and 4.

[wavysteps]

This are gas bubbles trapped beneath the copper plating and the zinc core.

Nothing unusual and actually very common for that year.

BJ Neff

[Novicetoerr]

1995 two Lincolns?

Will provide close up photos and other coin pics later.
J