1972 Lincoln Cent possible FS-104 Die progression roll found
Ballmrb
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Hello everyone. I recently came across a full role of MS red 1972 Lincoln cents that I received at my local bank when I purchased some rolls to search through. Obviously very odd to see these especially in the condition they are in. As I went through them I noticed that they were each slightly different and had the die markers of the FS-104 most notably the cuds next to Liberty. These cuds changed in size gradually and I need help to identify if these are possibly a full die roll progression or even a new variety. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Without photos how could anyone possibly help? 🤷♂️
If you want help you need photos
Can't tell without a few pictures 👍
Missouri
Yes.
the die markers for 1972 ddo fs-104 is the doubling
Cuds alone do not ID this cent. There are plenty of other markers. And Cuds are found on Non FS-104 cents.
WS
Rim cuds aren't only found on FS-104. The doubling (though not really remarkable) has to be there (the doubled die was put in the press and the rim cuds began developing not long afterward). I believe the cuds led to the die failing and being taken out of service after a short amount of time, creating the rarity of the DDO. The reverse is also very distinctive (see Coppercoins or Variety Vista), and I've read that it can be found paired with a non-doubled obverse die, lending more proof that the DDO was replaced.
Another thing that can be found on many of the die 4 DDOs is a strike-thru below the date:
I've owned a few and speak from experience:
No
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Maybe
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Possibly Maybe
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Someone sat next to that die as it was working and they carefully selected 50 pieces that would clearly show a cud progression. They then rolled those coins up and took them to a bank......