Why do all 1804 half cents with "spiked chin" ...

TwoSides2aCoin · December 16, 2018 8:05AM

...look like they have a fingerprint on them ?

Broadstruck · December 16, 2018 8:55AM

Typical obverse die characteristic.

CaptHenway · December 16, 2018 12:17PM

There is a theory that a threaded screw or bolt fell into the coining chamber and got struck.

ricko · December 17, 2018 7:51AM

It would be helpful if we had a picture of this anomaly...Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · December 17, 2018 8:04AM

Here are a couple shots from CoinFacts (thanks PCGS) , and a capture photo from eBay ( seller's photo)

asheland · December 17, 2018 1:16PM

Very cool variety!

kaz · December 17, 2018 8:15PM

Not only a spiked chin, but a spiky tongue as well! An American classic.

DDO · December 20, 2018 10:17PM

The spiked chin is a new variety

BryceM · December 20, 2018 10:37PM

I really like the variety but I went a different direction for a coin for my type set. All that stuff is a bit distracting.

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