1998 Proof Cent Error

[OregonBob]

I have attached photos of a 1998 Lincoln Cent proof. The proof is still in the US Mint case. It shows a broken column on the left side of the Memorial, and a large chip from the column directly to the right of Lincoln. Any thoughts, given that it is a proof, regarding causes, and/or value?

[diamond]

I don't know the cause. Value is probably limited.

[Tuebits]

Seen them also

Hi Bob,

Take a look at the pictures in my post below. It has an incomplet column also, along with the Machine doubling.

In my limited experience, I've Know of only two: yours and mine. Only in proof sets.

Tuebits

[OregonBob]

Very similar: 10 years later

The location of the damages is amazingly similar, considering they are 10 years apart, and both proof sets. Any thoughts from the rest of you, especially Mr. Diamond. Could it be a defective die, still in use 10 years later?

Bob

[diamond]

I don't know what post or photos tuebits is referring to. Your coin appears to show a striking error, not a die error.

[OregonBob]

Follow-up

Tuebit's photos are in a prior post of his. If you search for all posts by him, you will find them.

Thank you for being an active part of this forum.

Bob