proof error

mcmxi

I have an error I would like to share, but it is in a plastic case and can't get the image to focus. if anyone has any ideas please help????

JRocco

Can you explain the error to us?

mcmxi

It is a 200 s penny with what looks like a lump of metal in front of linc. and there is a line going into his forehead. kinda looks like a bullet with the trajectory outlined

mcmxi

I really just need advice on how to capture the image then i can post it
Iknow it probably isn't valuable but just thought it was interesting

JRocco

Do you have a digital camera mcmxi ?

mcmxi

yea i have one but i guess im too bumb to use it. Iwas using my scanner. time to get the 100 page manual out for the camera

JRocco

Shoot in macro setting, good lighting, but avoid the glare off the plastic. You may have to shoot at a slight angle to do that.

mcmxi

mcmxi

mcmxi

the line continues into his head. Ill be able to get a better pic when the wife gets home

DorkGirl

If you are better with the scanner, try cropping the pic to the area you want and rescanning there at high resolution.

JRocco

Sounds like a nice Spiked Head Lincoln.

mcmxi

Is there an error website you recommend so i dont look foolish in the future

hedgehog847

yea i have one but i guess im too bumb to use it.

nwcs

Yep, sounds like the spiked head die crack

JRocco

You are never foolish when asking a question, especially here. Everyone here has stuck their foot in their ASH at one point or another.

nwcs

Very true. And it's easy to tell those who left it in.

mcmxi

i got a better pic
I was wondering how common these mistakes were on proofs ,and if it has any value

Theop

For those with DNS problems like me:

coppercoins

Planchet defect. Not sure how much premium value, if any, but the copper plating didn't stick well.

errormaven

It could be a linear bubble. Or it could be a die gouge or other form of die damage. The only way to tell for sure is to take the coin out of its case and press on the ridge with the tip of a toothpick while observing the whole procedure through the lens of a microscope. If the metal flexes, it's a linear bubble. If it doesn't flex, then it's die damage.