Die Deterioration
Die Deterioration
Die deterioration is common in some Lincoln cents examples. Die deterioration is caused by a die not correctly heat treated. The stampings on Lincoln cents appear irregular, with letters and numbers flat and oddly shaped. Some of these coins can be confused with doubling, but none of these coins are of added value.
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CoinCollector7777
Level 5
That does looked doubled. I've seen some before.
Longstrider
Level 6
Good info.
Stan McDonald - author
Level 4
I added a photo for clarity
Kepi
Level 6
Thanks for the information! ; )
Stan McDonald - author
Level 4
I added a photo for clarity
AC coin$
Level 6
My experience shows me that some coins have odd details that can mean business Good information . Thanks.
Stan McDonald - author
Level 4
I added a photo for clarity
slybluenote
Level 5
That’s a good thing to keep in mind. Thanks for sharing!
Stan McDonald - author
Level 4
I added a photo for clarity
Golfer
Level 5
So much to learn about minting of coins. Very interesting topic of errors, minting processes, and normal wear etc.
Stan McDonald - author
Level 4
I added a photo for clarity