What in the world is going on here ?!?!?

[CarolinaGent]

Has anyone ever seen anything like this ?

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, and what I can tell from the photos that are somwhat blurry when zoomed in with my tablet is... this coin is probably done in a vise, called a squeeze job.

The thing to look out for is rim damage. The letters are backwards and upside down. The letters ONE go across the field ( flat part of the coin) and on Lincolns head as well. That probably would not happen on a working die because the Lincoln bust is incused into the die. People do weird stuff to coins after they leave the mint.

[CarolinaGent]

Mr Gary I would say so lol there are so many questions going through my head that I want to ask someone as to WHY LOL

[MintErrors]

Many do it for fun, mainly to get coin attributers or the roll searcher spun up over a damaged coin. Sometimes it takes a seasoned person to recognize these things, sometimes it is obvious. Logically approaching some of these weird coins will help understand what is going on.

One approach I like to tell people to try is to find a circulated half dollar or Ike dollar sized coin. Then get a newer container of play-doh. Flatten out that play-doh so it's about a half to three quarters of an inch thick. Place that coin with the obverse face down centered in the play-doh. Press down firmly, ans see if it will sink down about half way down, using the rim as a guide.

The tricky part is removing the coin from the play-doh, and not damaging the image. Myaybe a toothpick and asuction cupped toy dart will help.

Once the coin is free, note how the impression looks, as this will be very similar to what a working die would be. Snap a photo for future reference.

Now, see if you can place that coin back exactly like it was. Remove the coin and see how you did. Unless it was perfect, it may be slightly off. If it is off, you just created yourself a play-doh doubled die. Smap a photo. Hopefully each impression is as deep as the first? That is important when doubled dies were created before 1996.

Also note how high the flat area on the impression is, and how much deeper the devices are sunk into the play-doh. So if you see something going across the field and the areas that are incused into the die, something funny might be going on. It was probably done to the coin and does not involve the die.

[CarolinaGent]

Damn Mr Gary I must say that is the simplest yet most detailed advice I’ve ever received regular ding coins. When you think about it’s just looking outside the play dough lol thank you.

[MintErrors]

You are welcome sir.