-
Unanswered: 1988p cent
just found this coin and wondering if it is a double die---thanks---DSCN0353.JPGDSCN0355.JPGDSCN0359.JPGDSCN0360.JPGDSCN0358.JPG
Last edited by CODYJ; 08-29-2018 at 08:12 AM.
Reason: d mm not p added pics
-
Post Thanks / Like - 2 Thanks, 2 Likes
-
I'm not for sure what area you are talking about but the date looks like it has die deterioration doubling. link(http://www.lincolncentforum.com/terminology-list-d/#Die Deterioration)
Can you get some close up pics of the date and LIBERTY?
Last edited by makecents; 08-28-2018 at 07:28 PM.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Thanks, 1 Likes
-
Not sure, when I zoomed in the photo got blurry. Can you post of close up of the area in question?
-
I think that is some very thin copper plating collapsing as the zinc "dissolves"(electrolysis?) inside the devices.
-
If you are referring to the date, no, it isn't a doubled die. The overall size of the numbers is normal and the "lines" you see on the devices are contained within the entire way around. On a doubled die, there would be an offset in one direction. It is a plating issue.
All opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by willbrooks or his affiliates. Taking them may result in serious side effects. Results may vary. Offer not valid in New Jersey.
-
Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
-
thanks all---more pics in original post--
-
Post Thanks / Like - 0 Thanks, 1 Likes
-
Thanks for the additional images.
Looking at those I have to revise my assessment and agree with Will about plating issues.
(Just conjecture here but I'm wondering about whether low striking pressure might play a role? With low pressure the metal doesn't completely fill the letters in the die face. The fields around the exterior of devices would remain flat but it seems like the interior of the devices might exhibit pressure ridges that remain visible if the metal doesn't fill the letters.)
-
Fairly nice pics... Looks like the letters have collapsed due to the zinc core corroding away... That happens a lot on the 80s frankenzincs... The plating gets small split or pins holes and the zinc starts dissolving!!!
Jim
(A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!
-
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Thanks, 1 Likes
CODYJ thanked for this post
Bookmarks