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Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar Anomaly

longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
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Hello everyone. When the Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollars were issued, I bought 6 uncirculated and 6 proof and promptly put them away after glancing at them. Today, I was rearranging my little collection and I happened to notice that on one of my uncirculated silver dollars, there are four raised "claw like" projections radiating from right under the "O" in GOD on the obverse. They are very prominent . Has anyone else reported anything like this? The "D" in GOD also has been compromised with a slash mark. I wish I could post a picture, but I do not have any equipment to do so. I would appreciate your help and comments. I have been reading this forum for quite a long time, but I am a first time poster. Thank You for your help in this matter!
Reynaldo Gonzales

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  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    Sorry I can't help though.
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Could be die scratches or die gouges, IF it's not just a scratch.

    Photos would be very helpful.

  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Well, I have a 10X loupe and they look like projections to me. Could be gouges. Not sure. I could take the coin to be examined by a local coin dealer but He is not exactly the friendly type.
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sounds like die gouges.
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...could you possibly scan the coin? even that may help us draw some kind of conclusion/theory. image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome aboard longhorndad... cannot help a lot without pictures.... Cheers, RickO
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well, I have a 10X loupe and they look like projections to me. Could be gouges. Not sure. I could take the coin to be examined by a local coin dealer but He is not exactly the friendly type. >>

    Die scratches or gouges would appear as raised marks on the coin.

    I checked the few I bought and didn't see this.

    Welcome aboard! Don't just lurk. image
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Ok I will try to scan the coin. From all of your inputs, it does sound like die gouges, 4 of them all arranged to the right of the "O" in GOD looking for all the world like a bear claw. Very strange. I have been trying to scan the coin but my canonscan 8800f is not cooperating. I have saved the images to my documents, also to a zip drive and also to a 3 1/2 inch floppy (my computer is old) but I cannot attach the image. I keep getting the message "sorry, the type of file you tried to upload is not permitted." Help!
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Reynaldo, you're better off not trying to upload an image. File size limitations make it impractical.

    Instead, go to photobucket.com and open a free account. Upload your pictures there. Then compose a message here and when you are ready to insert your picture go to photobucket, "copy it" (mouse-over the photo and click on "IMG code"), and then "paste it" here. Use the "Preview" button to check it out before clicking on the "Reply to Thread" button.

    This is how most all photos are displayed on the forum, though some folks use different sites to store their pictures.
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    OK, thanks for your help. I will try that. I have a rugged work schedule but I will try to find the time. I think I have a pretty good coin here, but only time will tell. I will hold on to this coin. At one time I had 4 1883 CC MS 65 morgans but I have only 1 now. I will not make that mistake again! By the way, I did not mean to lurk, but I was intimidated by all of the expert coin knowledge. In comparison, my coin knowledge is rudimentary at best. However, I did learn a lot!
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...you could also experiment to see if your pics are gonna show up as opposed to a big ol' red X too by going here image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • ModCrewmanModCrewman Posts: 4,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    And forget about the photos of the coin...send some shots of that 3 1/2" floppy...those things are classic. imageimage
  • ProofArtworkonCircsProofArtworkonCircs Posts: 4,223 ✭
    Welcome!
  • DorkGirlDorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
    image
    Becky
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image


    Hoard the keys.
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...oh yes, image to the forums.
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    LOL! Thanks everyone. I guess I have to get the hang of responding to the thread. I will take the coin to my "friendly" coin dealer on Saturday and possibly get some pics to show everyone. Wish me luck!
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,960 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image

    And

    Hook 'Em Horns!
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Well, I took my coin to my friendly local coin dealer who, after examining the coin, said that it was a mint error but it detracted from the value of the coin! He said that during the edge reeding process, another coin left its edge reeding mark on the obverse of this coin, damaging the coin and lowering its value. I am still in the process of trying to get pictures on this thread, but I am too busy with my work schedule. These areas seem way too far apart to have been done like that, but he is the expert.
    Oh, by the way, to the last person who posted on my thread, "HOOK 'EM 'HORNS"!
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Hmmmm.

    If its truly a Mint Error, I doubt that it would "lower" its value.





    Photographs are now a must.
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Hmmmm.

    If its truly a Mint Error, I doubt that it would "lower" its value.





    Photographs are now a must. >>



    ...i agree! image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Need some pic.


    Hoard the keys.
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Thanks for your comments! I do agree with everyone. I do not see how a mint error would lower the value of the coin. However, I need pics. I will try to do that. I will keep everyone posted. Again, thanks for all your help!
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • 19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,492 ✭✭✭✭
    Wasn't the "Wounded Eagle" a "Mint Error" of sorts?

    Sure didn;t lower the value of that one!
    I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



    The name is LEE!
  • longhorndadlonghorndad Posts: 17 ✭✭
    Hello again. As a background note, I was into Canon 35mm SLR photography (Canon F1, FTB, T90 with all the wide angles and telephotos) for about 20 years but I never did make the jump into the macro lenses, bellows, copy stand, etc., Could anyone give me an idea of the equipment everyone is using to post coin pictures on this forum? I did make the digital jump, but not into digital SLR with all the accoutrements. Is that what I need to post pictures of this coin on this forum, or can some of the modern digital cameras make decent coin photos without all the initial expense on accessories? Some of them do advertise "macro" capabilities but mine is very limited. Just wondering. I have been trying to scan this coin with my Canonscan with not much luck. I need some enlightenment. Thanks
    Reynaldo Gonzales
  • bouchardaboucharda Posts: 2,941
    My Canon S95 does a fine job for a quick photo....For ebay I usually use my DSLR but in a pinch the Canon does a fine job

    Image IS huge so, as mentioned, you need Photobucket or similar to post

    This one is hand held with my pocket Canon:

    image

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