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Lincoln Error
trezo
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Hi,
I found this in my change yesterday. Would it be considered a broadstrike or an off-center struck? Notice the top of the first T in states, does that indicate a off-center strike?
Thanks in advance,
Rob
I found this in my change yesterday. Would it be considered a broadstrike or an off-center struck? Notice the top of the first T in states, does that indicate a off-center strike?
Thanks in advance,
Rob
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Your coin is neither a broadstrike nor an off-center, it is a minor error known as a misaligned die strike, commonly found on cents and dimes. The obverse and reverse dies do not line up perfectly, casuing one side (usually the obverse, since it is typically the anvil die, the die that moves) to appear slightly off-center. For the coin to have any collector value some of the design would need to be off the edge of the planchet.
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
Your coin is neither a broadstrike nor an off-center, it is a minor error known as a misaligned die strike, commonly found on cents and dimes. The obverse and reverse dies do not line up perfectly, casuing one side (usually the obverse, since it is typically the anvil die, the die that moves) to appear slightly off-center. For the coin to have any collector value some of the design would need to be off the edge of the planchet.
Sean Reynolds
Sean is largely correct. It's a minor horizontal misalignment of the obverse (hammer) die. I'm sure he simply misspoke when he incorrectly asserted that it is the anvil die that is most subject to lateral movement.
The coin also shows a low, broad ridge internal to and paralleling the design rim along the upper half of the obverse face. This is the result of die fatigue.