proof error

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 10:39AM

I have an error I would like to share, but it is in a plastic case and can't get the image to focus. if anyone has any ideas please help????

JRocco · April 22, 2005 10:41AM

Can you explain the error to us?

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 10:44AM

It is a 200 s penny with what looks like a lump of metal in front of linc. and there is a line going into his forehead. kinda looks like a bullet with the trajectory outlined

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 10:54AM

I really just need advice on how to capture the image then i can post it
Iknow it probably isn't valuable but just thought it was interesting

JRocco · April 22, 2005 11:00AM

Do you have a digital camera mcmxi ?

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 11:05AM

yea i have one but i guess im too bumb to use it. Iwas using my scanner. time to get the 100 page manual out for the camera

JRocco · April 22, 2005 11:07AM

Shoot in macro setting, good lighting, but avoid the glare off the plastic. You may have to shoot at a slight angle to do that.

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 11:18AM

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 11:18AM

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 11:33AM

the line continues into his head. Ill be able to get a better pic when the wife gets home

DorkGirl · April 22, 2005 11:36AM

If you are better with the scanner, try cropping the pic to the area you want and rescanning there at high resolution.

JRocco · April 22, 2005 11:40AM

Sounds like a nice Spiked Head Lincoln.

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 11:45AM

Is there an error website you recommend so i dont look foolish in the future

hedgehog847 · April 22, 2005 11:56AM

yea i have one but i guess im too bumb to use it.

nwcs · April 22, 2005 12:26PM

Yep, sounds like the spiked head die crack

JRocco · April 22, 2005 12:34PM

You are never foolish when asking a question, especially here. Everyone here has stuck their foot in their ASH at one point or another.

nwcs · April 22, 2005 12:39PM

Very true. And it's easy to tell those who left it in.

mcmxi · April 22, 2005 12:53PM

i got a better pic
I was wondering how common these mistakes were on proofs ,and if it has any value

Theop · April 22, 2005 1:03PM

For those with DNS problems like me:

coppercoins · April 22, 2005 1:12PM

Planchet defect. Not sure how much premium value, if any, but the copper plating didn't stick well.

errormaven · April 22, 2005 1:30PM

It could be a linear bubble. Or it could be a die gouge or other form of die damage. The only way to tell for sure is to take the coin out of its case and press on the ridge with the tip of a toothpick while observing the whole procedure through the lens of a microscope. If the metal flexes, it's a linear bubble. If it doesn't flex, then it's die damage.

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