@Kliao said:
Wow. Looks to be in a California gold type of core. I would think its a piece of random scrap metal if I don't pay close attention. Really neat!
Speaks volumes about the mint's quality control if this piece escaped and went into circulation
Not being an error collector, I am wondering how something like this could possibly leave the mint? Other than a mint employee stuffing it in their pocket or shoe, how is it possible? If it has some resemblance to a coin planchet I can buy it slipping through...
@Testoon said:
1973 for the Lincolns - the huge FG on the reverse is the pickup point.
Congratulations @Testoon; you win the second challenge!
You are correct - in 1973, a new reverse design variety was used on the Lincoln cent, with designer's initials ("FG" for Frank Gasparro) that are much larger than those on any other date in the series. This particular reverse design was used for only one year - it was replaced in 1974 by another design variety with designer's initials that are reduced in size.
For comparison, note the small FG on a 1972 cent:
Here is the huge FG on a 1973 cent. Note that the top of the "F" is even with the adjacent ledge:
Finally, the FG on a 1974 cent - smaller than the 1973, but not quite as small as the 1972:
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Not being an error collector, I am wondering how something like this could possibly leave the mint? Other than a mint employee stuffing it in their pocket or shoe, how is it possible? If it has some resemblance to a coin planchet I can buy it slipping through...
Mark
Congratulations @Testoon; you win the second challenge!
You are correct - in 1973, a new reverse design variety was used on the Lincoln cent, with designer's initials ("FG" for Frank Gasparro) that are much larger than those on any other date in the series. This particular reverse design was used for only one year - it was replaced in 1974 by another design variety with designer's initials that are reduced in size.
For comparison, note the small FG on a 1972 cent:
Here is the huge FG on a 1973 cent. Note that the top of the "F" is even with the adjacent ledge:
Finally, the FG on a 1974 cent - smaller than the 1973, but not quite as small as the 1972:
Very cool thread.
Perhaps someone can date the quarter on my new thread ... "How Many Noses?"
Is this post a sneeze off of the how many noses posts or do I need to add this nose with those noses. LOL
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
IkesT
Just amazing.
That is a tricky one - it looks pre-1973, but that's about the best I can do.