#2 1999 Lincoln Penny projectile from head - What caused this - Staple? (Newbie)

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Kblachere · #1 Unread post by **Kblachere** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:32 pm

This is the second find from my Car Coin Hunt

Story behind this coin - went coin hunting in my 17 year old car (surely there was something in there undiscovered and undisturbed for years). But I never imagined that the crud and scum covered coins I found would result in 2 crazy finds - yeah, don't shoot me - I HAD NO CHOICE, couldn't tell what they were under the dirt, I gently cleaned them.

All constructive feedback is welcome (Thanks Paul *)

Kathleen

silverbul · #2 Unread post by **silverbul** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:53 pm

slightly off center strike with big a@@ scratch on it?

Paul · #3 Unread post by **Paul** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:04 pm

appears to be a scratch on the obverse

DSCoins · #4 Unread post by **DSCoins** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:21 pm

Paul wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:04 pm appears to be a scratch on the obverse

I agree scratch. (PMD)

Daniel · #5 Unread post by **Daniel** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:34 pm

It's a scratch and a normal coin with a scratch.

Earle42 · #6 Unread post by **Earle42** » Mon Jul 12, 2021 8:10 pm

...Staple?...

If only Abe could talk

... but unfortunately its impossible to tell what scratched it.

Kblachere · #7 Unread post by **Kblachere** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:54 am

Paul wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:04 pm appears to be a scratch on the obverse

Sorry guys, I know you may not be able to tell from the picture but the line is not an indentation it's a raised line and part of the coin. You can tell by feeling it.

Kblachere · #8 Unread post by **Kblachere** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:05 am

DSCoins wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:21 pm
Paul wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:04 pm appears to be a scratch on the obverse
I agree scratch. (PMD)

Nah, you probably cant tell from the pic but you can feel a raised line. It's a part of the coin. Thanks for the info in the dye clashes too... My first photo was a nickel ("two faced, 3 eyed Jefferson) that looks like a clash (never mind the pareidolia assignment Paul gave me...LOL)

DSCoins · #9 Unread post by **DSCoins** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:56 pm

what you are seeing is NOT a Clashed Die. Go to Error-ref look up clashed die and you will find out just how wrong you are thinking this a Clashed Die

Thatgirl42 · Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:23 pm

Perfect example of my previous post …. Got me rethinking this new hobby of mine lol

Thatgirl42 · Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:30 pm

Daniel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:34 pm It's a scratch and a normal coin with a scratch.

I think we may need to get you a megaphone or echo machine for future YouTube videos Daniel

lol

Kblachere · Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:30 pm

DSCoins wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 6:56 pm what you are seeing is NOT a Clashed Die. Go to Error-ref look up clashed die and you will find out just how wrong you are thinking this a Clashed Die

Not talking about the Lincoln Penny

Kblachere · Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:39 pm

Daniel wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:34 pm It's a scratch and a normal coin with a scratch.

Hi Daniel, you may not be able to tell from the picture but it's a raised line and part of the coin. You can feel it.

Kblachere · Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:01 pm

Thatgirl42 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:23 pm Perfect example of my previous post …. Got me rethinking this new hobby of mine lol

It can be discouraging when what you think you have gets quickly shot down. I can take the feedback but in this case I think you would have to feel the coin. The thicker line coming out of the back of Lincoln's head is a raised line that can be felt and is a part of the coin. What does this mean? Unfortunately only one person here has considered it as anything but a scratch and I still don't know what that means if it isn't.

Triple C · #15 Unread post by **Triple C** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:51 pm

@Kblachere...Please do not be discouraged. People here truly want to help, but more importantly, they'd like you to educate yourself about the hobby.
As you know, sometimes pictures make it difficult to identify certain things. In this case, your images clearly appear as a scratch. However, you now stated the scratch is raised, perhaps this information would have been helpful to begin with to better assist with identifying.
IF the mark is raised, then it is possible the die made it. However, I am not an expert.
Question though...Does the raised mark continue through Lincoln out the forehead hairline and between the U and S? It is tough to tell through the image.

Thatgirl42 · Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:34 pm

This forum/ platform is simply a place to congregate with others who share the interest and for helpful feedback however just as any other resource available online, it is limited. People can only get a feel for things and nothing concrete out of a mere picture sometimes. If you feel strongly about having something unique it may be best to swing by a coin shop and have someone take a look. It will ease your curiosity and fully answer your question. How long have you been learning about the minting process and or coin searching?

Daniel · #17 Unread post by **Daniel** » Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:11 pm

If you have ever used a ditch witch then you know that it cuts into the earth and the dirt has to go somewhere and that is on both sides of the ditch. If I was a giant and ran my fingers over the ditch I would feel a raised feature. What you can't ignore though is the ditch in between the raised lines.
I guarantee you 100% this is a scratch, and in this community we don't keep topics going and debating over damaged coins so this topic is locked. If you don't agree it is not a scratch then take it to a coin dealer or submit it under the mint error tier at a grading company. I will bet my pay check this is a scratch on your coin.

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#2 1999 Lincoln Penny projectile from head - What caused this - Staple? (Newbie)

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