My 2017-P Lincoln error find.............The Lightning Bolt Lincoln

Manorcourtman · March 5, 2017 5:42PM

So I bought a bank box of the new 2017-P Lincolns last week. I figure this one year type ( only P mintmark on a Lincoln) would be interesting to see and search for high grade examples and maybe an interesting error or two. The first couple of rolls yielded nothing much other than a lot of very beat up UNC "pennies." Then I ran across a few interesting examples that at first appeared to be well placed scratches through the top of the Shield. Than a few more found made me get out my 6x scope. And a big smile came across my face! They were well placed Die cracks!! I immediately called them the Lightning Bolt cracks and showed the Wife who was amused at my characterization. So 50 rolls later I have several of them!! All identical and all very prominent. Then today I also discovered they all had another die crack running at the bottom of NT in CENT. Thought I'd share it with the peeps here. Enjoy!!

jwitten · March 5, 2017 5:44PM

Still trying to find rolls of them here locally. No luck so far.

MsMorrisine · March 5, 2017 5:45PM

minor

golden · March 5, 2017 5:50PM

Cool!

Manorcourtman · March 5, 2017 5:50PM

@MsMorrisine said:
minor

Really........thanks for your input. These things rarely appear let alone interesting ones.

BLUEJAYWAY · March 5, 2017 5:52PM

'Nice find. I like em.

cmerlo1 · March 5, 2017 6:08PM

I'm betting that on a coin from this era, those are going to be scarce. Since you have so many, can you see a progression? I know you don't have any full-blown cuds, but I think it would be cool to see that die go from crack to break to terminal.

LanceNewmanOCC · March 5, 2017 7:45PM

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what a fantastic radial die break, not a crack. obvious field displacement with chipping along the break. on a type coin NOT known for them.

on the current year coinage, i'd call this a homerun discovery.

i remember reading there wouldn't be any substantive ddo/ddr after 1992 because of a change in die making processes. well, most of us know the truth about that one. lol

to see this in '17 just goes to show, errors/varieties are here to stay.

thanks for sharing.
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MedalCollector · March 5, 2017 7:48PM

You may have a small fortune there. 2013 machine doubling cents sell for stupid money on eBay. It's a super common die anomaly, just like small die cracks, but for some reason they bid it up, and up....

MorganMan94 · March 5, 2017 7:52PM

Very nice! I like it, and it sure doesn't look small or minor to me.
I bet on Ebay you could get a pretty good amount for one of those, I would sell one at a time.

BruceS · March 5, 2017 7:57PM

You never know, it just might pay off.
I would never have the patience to go thru new cent rolls. That's a bunch that got passed Quality control, but how many they bang out in an hour is staggering.

mt_msla · March 5, 2017 8:05PM

I'd like to see next on here that you've submitted a few for grading....

bolivarshagnasty · March 5, 2017 8:15PM

Speared Shield?

MsMorrisine · March 5, 2017 8:23PM

it is a good score, but my overly short reply was in reaction to giving it a official name.

sorry for the thread cr@p.

CascadeChris · March 5, 2017 9:09PM

Nice radial with significant displacement. Throw a few on the bay and see what happens. Now, can we get a pic of all 115 please

mannie gray · March 6, 2017 12:33AM

Really cool, your persistence paid off.
I think you could do well on eBay doing one at a time.
I've found a few minor die issues with the shield cents, but nothing as cool as your coins.
Nice score---thanks for sharing

BLUEJAYWAY · March 6, 2017 1:38AM

I'm enjoying the increased error discoveries/photos being posted throughout the forum of late.

1Mike1 · March 6, 2017 3:09AM

Nice find!

mas3387 · March 6, 2017 4:17AM

Cool Find !!!!
Been thru 3 P boxes, not one "Lightning Bolt crack"

oih82w8 · March 6, 2017 4:25AM

I have not received the "P" cents in the register yet, a few "D's" and only in cents.

mt_msla · March 6, 2017 4:33AM

Here in Montana, I've yet to see any 2017's .... D or P.

ms70 · March 6, 2017 4:36AM

I wonder if this would qualify for a minor die variety classification?

ricko · March 6, 2017 4:44AM

Great find....Not common on modern cents.... 'Lightning Bolt' Cent... yep... that will work. Cheers, RickO

TwoSides2aCoin · March 6, 2017 7:00AM

I'm still searching the CoinStar machine for rarities. Nice find.

MsMorrisine · March 6, 2017 4:20PM

@Manorcourtman said:

@MsMorrisine said:
minor

Really........thanks for your input. These things rarely appear let alone interesting ones.

I have been bothered by this a few times today (busy at dr. for example)

I have to apologize profusely for the cr@p I spouted. I'm very, very sorry. I respect you as a forum member and kick myself for my shortcoming. I need to raise my game considerably.

Sharkman987 · March 6, 2017 4:27PM

Very cool!

LanceNewmanOCC · March 6, 2017 4:49PM

@MsMorrisine said:

@Manorcourtman said:

@MsMorrisine said:
minor

Really........thanks for your input. These things rarely appear let alone interesting ones.

I have been bothered by this a few times today (busy at dr. for example)

I have to apologize profusely for the cr@p I spouted. I'm very, very sorry. I respect you as a forum member and kick myself for my shortcoming. I need to raise my game considerably.

i've done that a few times and came back later to give more context/make amends.

having a conscience is a great thing.
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BLUEJAYWAY · March 6, 2017 5:05PM

Regardless of rarity of cause, if you can attach a "hook' for marketing purposes (like the 3 legged Buff.) they could appeal to buyers with the as stated moniker "Lighting bolt cent". Has a dynamic ring to it.

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 6:07PM

I also found 3 OBW rolls with the errors facing outward. They will remain intact and untouched!!

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 6:09PM

@CascadeChris said:
Nice radial with significant displacement. Throw a few on the bay and see what happens. Now, can we get a pic of all 115 please

Here's a few of them.......

MsMorrisine · March 6, 2017 6:10PM

when I find something like a strike through in new obw's they often are scattered here and there in the box. that's something to find 3 on the ends.

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 6:11PM

@MsMorrisine said:

@Manorcourtman said:

@MsMorrisine said:
minor

Really........thanks for your input. These things rarely appear let alone interesting ones.

I have been bothered by this a few times today (busy at dr. for example)

I have to apologize profusely for the cr@p I spouted. I'm very, very sorry. I respect you as a forum member and kick myself for my shortcoming. I need to raise my game considerably.

No worries Friend!! All is well!! Thanks for your follow-up!!

AUandAG · March 6, 2017 6:12PM

Why would you leave them untouched? I can remember a bunch of hype on the State quarter/Golden dollar errors that were hot and cooled off to almost face later on.
bob

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 6:15PM

@AUandAG said:
Why would you leave them untouched? I can remember a bunch of hype on the State quarter/Golden dollar errors that were hot and cooled off to almost face later on.
bob

I'm leaving the three unopened rolls untouched and in tact. I think they are coolest in the original roll as is. Just my take.

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 6:34PM

@cmerlo1 said:
I'm betting that on a coin from this era, those are going to be scarce. Since you have so many, can you see a progression? I know you don't have any full-blown cuds, but I think it would be cool to see that die go from crack to break to terminal.

I notice a small difference in the length of the crack inside the Shield. That's about it.

BLUEJAYWAY · March 6, 2017 6:44PM

@Manorcourtman said:
I also found 3 OBW rolls with the errors facing outward. They will remain intact and untouched!!

Do you think all 3 rolls may be full with the error?

joeykoins · March 6, 2017 6:46PM

Hmmm? Could be the start of something BIG?

WoodenJefferson · March 6, 2017 6:57PM

Should have never said I found 115 in one box, that means they will be relatively easy to find. Better to have said '5' and let the fever run rampant. Then someone comes up with maybe 3 rolls, sheesh.

erwindoc · March 6, 2017 7:15PM

I need to go to the bank and see if they have new rolls. Neat find. Last one I remember like this was the speared bison when the Jefferson's were going through changes a few years back.

MedalCollector · March 6, 2017 7:18PM

@erwindoc said:
I need to go to the bank and see if they have new rolls. Neat find. Last one I remember like this was the speared bison when the Jefferson's were going through changes a few years back.

I believe the speared bison was a die gouge, not a die crack.

ctf_error_coins · March 6, 2017 7:37PM

word of advice as I have been there ...

Sell these very slowly as in ONE auction per week with fantastic STOCK photos with a 99 cent auction start price and you will do very well.

If it takes you ten years to sell your stash that is awesome as your margins will be insane.

Manorcourtman · March 6, 2017 7:41PM

@WoodenJefferson said:
Should have never said I found 115 in one box, that means they will be relatively easy to find. Better to have said '5' and let the fever run rampant. Then someone comes up with maybe 3 rolls, sheesh.

It's not like finding a bunch of 1955 DD's! It's all about the fun and enjoyment of the hunt and the hobby. I wanted to share my experience. I hope others find some also. The die life was limited. Chances of finding another bunch is VERY small considering they make 1 trillion of these each year. Just having good clean fun, which drew me to the hobby years ago.