Neat newp... 1986 Lincoln Terminal Die State

commoncents05

Had it for a while, just got it imaged. Neat addition to my cud collection. Cud number LC-86-3.

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commoncents05

So that's what I get posting something before the forum frenzy of the 25th Ann. sets. Bump for those who missed it...

-Paul

Aegis3

It's cooler than the 25th anniversary whatever. Like all the die shrapnel damage.

coinkid855

That is amazing!!!! I've never seen a die so deteriorated! Absolutely stunning, thanks for sharing!!!




-Paul

BigE

The die polish on the reverse is almost comical, "hmmm, lets shine this one up a bit for a few more strikes, make it look a little less ragged" Might have been the last die pair left period, and they had to squeeze out the quota-----------------------BigE

coinkid855

<< <i>The die polish on the reverse is almost comical, "hmmm, lets shine this one up a bit for a few more strikes, make it look a little less ragged" Might have been the last die pair left period, and they had to squeeze out the quota-----------------------BigE >>



I think what you're looking at is actually striations on the un-struck portion of the planchet, not die polish. They came from the rolling of the planchet strips.




-Paul

MedalCollector

That's one amazing coin! It doesn't happen too often to that extent. I think I've seen a quarter(maybe 1998?) that had similar detioration.

BigE

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<< <i>The die polish on the reverse is almost comical, "hmmm, lets shine this one up a bit for a few more strikes, make it look a little less ragged" Might have been the last die pair left period, and they had to squeeze out the quota-----------------------BigE >>



I think what you're looking at is actually striations on the un-struck portion of the planchet, not die polish. They came from the rolling of the planchet strips.




-Paul >>



I thought so at first also, except the planchets are not rolled so rough and the polish lines extend over the top of the E----------BigE

notwilight

I would call that a damaged pair of dies. The dies didn't just wear out, erode, crack, cud, and eventually break. A screw or something similar came loose and went through the machine cracking both dies and leaving shrapnel everywhere. Some parts of the dies are still pretty sharp.

coinkid855

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<< <i>The die polish on the reverse is almost comical, "hmmm, lets shine this one up a bit for a few more strikes, make it look a little less ragged" Might have been the last die pair left period, and they had to squeeze out the quota-----------------------BigE >>



I think what you're looking at is actually striations on the un-struck portion of the planchet, not die polish. They came from the rolling of the planchet strips.




-Paul >>



I thought so at first also, except the planchets are not rolled so rough and the polish lines extend over the top of the E----------BigE >>




I'll stick with my original assessment. Still doesn't look like polish to me.



-Paul

richbeat

Hah! That is crazy! Looks like it literally exploded on that particular strike!

Justlooking

Ultra cool! I like!

Batman23

That is very cool. Thanks for sharing

gonzer

In all my years I've never seen such an extraordinary piece. What a find!

steveben

LIBERKY

messydesk

Wow, that's messed up. Cool!

crypto79

I don't normally brake for Zincolns but that is a very cool coin. Any coin struck from dies that far gone is rare no matter the era and I would think even more so this late in the game. coin

edited to add my best failed die

partagas

Love terminal die states and that is wow.

etexmike

<< <i>It's cooler than the 25th anniversary whatever. Like all the die shrapnel damage. >>



Testify my friend.

Cool looking Lincoln...at least I think that is a Lincoln.


Mike

RichieURich

Now that coin is very cool! Thanks for posting it!

TWQG

I did miss that.
Way cool catastrophe.