1955-s questions

[rsmichael]

I came across this gem in a roll. The pictures do not do it justice. My questions are:
1) The small raised line running from the first 5 down toward the S mint mark, is that considered a die brake? If now what is it?
2) The obverse has real nise toning but the reverse looks brand new, what caused this?
3) what is the potential value of this coin?

[mustbebob]

It is a die gouge. I don't know if you knew this or not, but your coin is a listed Repunched Mintmark, and that gouge is the primary marker for it.
Coppercoins lists it as 1MM-010, and Wexler lists it as WRPM-009. Here is the link for the coppercoins listing.

https://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1955&die_id=1955s1mm010&die_state=mds

Variety Vista does not list it currently.

[rsmichael]

I thought it might be. Thank you for the new source for me to look on.

[MintErrors]

To add to this, CONECA forum protocols frown on any questions that ask about value or unslabbed grades.

One side of the coin appears toned, the other less so. It is copper so oxidation will eventually get to it and make it brownish in color.

[rsmichael]

Sorry about asking about value. I am new to the site. I will not ask again.

[MintErrors]

No worries just letting you know and why you may not receive any answers about it.