1944 d/s 1 cent Lincoln, Daisy D
BNick33
Posts: 46 ✭✭
Do you think this is a true 1944 D/S?
Inside the MM it looks close to what is on The Lincoln Cent Resource, 1944 D/S OMM # 1 and #2. Lincoln's head does appear to have a crack across it, it appears raised but I haven't seen a pic of that marker. OMM 1, "Part of the S can also
be seen in the upper curve of the D.", Do you see that?
Maybe a stage that I cannot find pictures of but one site mentioned varieties do exist.
I need some knowledgeable eyes on this one. The big problem IS condition.
(I call it Daisy D because of the first best pic I took of the MM.)
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."
0
Comments
Not sure why you think that.
Because of the extra metal inside the MM in your second pic and this one of OMM-002 with a bit to the west.
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."
Pay close attention to the placement of the mint mark. They do not appear to be the same. It might help to familiarize yourself with overlays to pinpoint the location. Also, find the variety before the markers.
edit: It is very close to the position for #2. The "extra metal" looks like it might be a fortunate die scrape.
Looking at OMM-002 and my closeup I see what looks like a very rough surface inside the MM and a sharp point protruding out to the west.
Unless both/all pictures were taken parallel to the coin it seem that could be skewed (IMHO).
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."
i understand the two of you do not believe it's a D/S. But what of the
"Lincoln's head does appear to have a (die) crack across it, it appears raised but I haven't seen a pic of that marker. OMM 1, "Part of the S can also
be seen in the upper curve of the D?"
Are these varieties or markers or my imagination?
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."
It is definitely not #1 (which is the better one to have].
It might be #2, but verifying would require a better pic of the D. I do not see either of the two die cracks under the bust [at the rim] for MLDS copies [ which yours appears to be].
The markers are a secondary form of identification. First verify that the mm has the secondary protruding on the west side.
Pareidolia
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
I got the coin back out, put some good light on it and didn't see anything to the west now.
Thank you for your help.
Any guess as to what caused all the metal in the MM. Maybe trapped gas (in those old shells?)
"There's no such thing as a stupid question..."