Help me identify mark to the east side of Lincoln

razorblaydesjr

I have this 1966 Lincoln Memorial Cent that I recently picked up that has a mark on the reverse at the columns to the east side of Lincoln. Can anyone help me identify this mark? The Die rotation in the photo is pretty accurate and slightly rotated.

Thank you.

jerseycat101

That would be a die clash.

I've superimposed your obverse on your reverse to demonstrate.

ricko

Nice catch Jerseycat....Cheers, RickO

DCW

Nice overlay!

These types of die clashes on memorials are pretty common. I start saving them when you can make out the letters of liberty to the west of Lincoln. If die clashes interest you, be sure to scrutinize the obverse for impressions of the memorial. They can come very nice, with full bars right across the bust. Because of their resemblance to a jail, they're affectionately known as "prisoner cents."

razorblaydesjr

<< <i>That would be a die clash.

I've superimposed your obverse on your reverse to demonstrate. >>





<< <i>Nice overlay!

These types of die clashes on memorials are pretty common. I start saving them when you can make out the letters of liberty to the west of Lincoln. If die clashes interest you, be sure to scrutinize the obverse for impressions of the memorial. They can come very nice, with full bars right across the bust. Because of their resemblance to a jail, they're affectionately known as "prisoner cents." >>



Thanks for the feedback guys. I thought it may be a die clash, but needed to ask because I don't really collect this series. Would it be to any benefit to have this clash attributed through NGC?

Thanks again.

joeykoins

<< <i>Nice overlay!

These types of die clashes on memorials are pretty common. I start saving them when you can make out the letters of liberty to the west of Lincoln. If die clashes interest you, be sure to scrutinize the obverse for impressions of the memorial. They can come very nice, with full bars right across the bust. Because of their resemblance to a jail, they're affectionately known as "prisoner cents." >>


"Prisonor Cents" That's funny!

Aegis3

Actually, that would be the north side.

MidLifeCrisis

Sometimes a thread surprises me.