1943 Lincoln Cent- planchet lamination issues, die cracks, or, maybe something else?

PocketArt · January 28, 2017 5:05PM

Here's a 1943 Steel Cent with some interesting features. On the obverse, there appears to be some sort of lamination issue above Liberty / back of Lincolns head, or, something else? It's somewhat of an anomaly with shape- sort of reminds me of the leaves on wreath on the reverse of a Morgan dollar, about the same size but I know not possible.

Also pictured are some other problems on this Cent on obverse, and reverse. Please let me know what you think if this is a result of a faulty planchet, die issue, or, other? Thanks- Rich

SCDHunter · January 28, 2017 5:09PM

It looks like it has been zinc coated (post-mint process). Probably a dirty coin to begin with.

lkeigwin · January 28, 2017 5:38PM

Yes, it certainly looks plated.
Lance.

PocketArt · January 28, 2017 5:47PM

Re-zinc'd....really? I never knew this was done- if it was, then done over 40 years ago because this one my father p/u before I was born. He probably purchased it mid- 60's. Was this common then?

WaterSport · January 28, 2017 5:53PM

VERY common!!

WS

TequilaDave · January 28, 2017 5:54PM

Very common. In the mid 60's I would ride my bike to the coin shop on Telegraph Rd (Whittier) and the owner would often give us one of these dipped Lincolns with our meager purchases. I've still a couple of them in my misc box.

PocketArt · January 28, 2017 6:01PM

Ahhh Man! Okay...thanks for information. Good to know- never knew this was done. I have a "D," and "S" that have this appearance. Looks like I'll pull them and indicate on 2x2's for reference. I wondered why some of my other 43's weren't as bright and shiny and are unc. Wow!

ricko · January 29, 2017 8:05AM

I agree with the above...not sure what the strike anomalies are.... interesting shapes though... Cheers, RickO

NumisOxide · January 29, 2017 3:05PM

Yup replated.

AUandAG · January 29, 2017 3:31PM

@PocketArt said:
Re-zinc'd....really? I never knew this was done- if it was, then done over 40 years ago because this one my father p/u before I was born. He probably purchased it mid- 60's. Was this common then?

These were known as reprossesed back in the day. Circulated cents that were just plated.

PocketArt · January 29, 2017 3:41PM

Thanks all for letting me know this was re-plated. I'd never have thought of this occurring as steel Cents are fairly common, and not too pricey at 67 grades today. I'm curious; were steel cents selling at more of a premium in the 1960's, early 1970's relative to what the sell for today's market?

Coinstudy · January 29, 2017 5:24PM

http://www.error-ref.com/alloy-errors-slag-inclusions-3/

Possibly

Coinstudy · January 29, 2017 5:41PM

In this instance impurities in the large sheets of steel used for cutting plachets.Steel pennies were steel pennies.the copper was needed for bullets and wires for planes and other equipment for the war.

1943 Lincoln Cent- planchet lamination issues, die cracks, or, maybe something else?

Comments

Leave a Comment

Categories