@pmac said:
Looking at all the lines in that area, I think Dremel is involved. Just my opinion.
It's a zlincoln. There would be exposed zinc if a tool was used to grind down the letters.
Yes, this. No way it was modified after the fact, the core would be exposed.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
It's from the same thing as the obverse
missing lettering - grease.
Sometimes it's on one side of the die only,
and sometimes it's on both sides.
A tapered thin planchet means it (the blank) was not
the proper thickness when it was punched out from
the planchet strip - it could be rolled thin, or the
(tapered) end of the strip.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
There's a tolerance for coins,
and to me, 2.5 as the official weight,
and 2.52 are the same; well within tolerance
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Pretty cool CNCMACHINIST! A lot of neat errors floating around in circulation. Not as dramatic as yours, but I found a 1984 in circulation with a missing "IN."
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Yes, this. No way it was modified after the fact, the core would be exposed.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Great comments! I will weigh the coin and post additional info after work today.
It's from the same thing as the obverse
missing lettering - grease.
Sometimes it's on one side of the die only,
and sometimes it's on both sides.
A tapered thin planchet means it (the blank) was not
the proper thickness when it was punched out from
the planchet strip - it could be rolled thin, or the
(tapered) end of the strip.
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
I weighed the coin and it was 2.52 grams, I also weighed another 2006 D and got 2.5 g. Just thought this info may help.
There's a tolerance for coins,
and to me, 2.5 as the official weight,
and 2.52 are the same; well within tolerance
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Thanks for the clarification on the weight!
Pretty cool CNCMACHINIST! A lot of neat errors floating around in circulation. Not as dramatic as yours, but I found a 1984 in circulation with a missing "IN."
Awesome Great picture!!
I agree with Fred here( a wise thing to do!).
I think it looks legit...grease filled.
JMHO.