1893 Indian Head Cent Broadstrike

[MtW124]

I just don’t know what caused this. I’m somewhat familiar with errors but I need some help. Thanks

[Dutch-Tigger]

I just don’t know what caused this. I’m somewhat familiar with errors but I need some help. Thanks

At the risk of guessing wrong , could you please be more specific on what it is about this coin you need help with? I am not seeing any evidence of a Broadstrike .. here is a great description of this event with these photos.

https://www.error-ref.com/?s=Broadstrike

[MtW124]

I will get some close ups of the area closest to the rim as soon as I can and post them. Thanks for answering.

[MtW124]

here are the best photos i could muster Dutch-Tigger. its almost like a Die Dent but it is on both sides and tapered all of the way around the rims both Obverse and Reverse.

[Dutch-Tigger]

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here are the best photos i could muster Dutch-Tigger. its almost like a Die Dent but it is on both sides and tapered all of the way around the rims both Obverse and Reverse.

Hmm without the coin in hand I will go with the safe assessment of circulation wear. Here is one in nice Bu condition.

[MintErrors]

I just don’t know what caused this. I’m somewhat familiar with errors but I need some help. Thanks

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if you are thinking it is a broadstrike, I highly recommend placing another Indian head cent directly on top of this one. The idea is to see if it is a bit wider, a sign it might be a minor broad strike.

If the coin isn't larger, what about a tapered planchet ? Examine the obverse and reverse for any weak strike areas, they should be located in generally the same area. Place this coin on a table next to another Indian to see if one is thicker. You can also stack these and then inspect the edges or non reeded side of the coin to see if one is a tapered planchet.

I am not absolutely sure how rims were put on the Indians, but if they used an upset mill like on Lincoln cents, the planchet, before being set through the upsetting rimmay have been flawed. Then passing through the upset mill might have shaped that a little better, but it may be sloghtly off, then when they struck the planchet into a coin, it looked almost correct.

Lastly, look around the edge, close to the denticles for some sort of damage to them. I am wondering if the coin, years ago sat spinning in a coin counter and may shaved away some of the denticles. The only other thing it could have been in my opinion is a minor struck through grease issue, but with circulation wear, it's tough to assess through photos.

Let me look through the photos some more and ponder. if i have anything to add, it will be after a long deserved nights' sleep.