DDD on this 88D?

[Gunnovice09]

What's going on with the bottom of vertical bar and the upper left corner? (I know it has some plating issues on the bottom.

[simonm]

I believe there was a damaged mintmark punch used in 1988, and that is what you are seeing.

[Gunnovice09]

Thanks Simon!

[coop]

I've noticed that for some time now.
http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/1988-D_Damaged_Punch_4_coins.jpg

[Maineman750]

Looks a lot like this one http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1988&die_id=1988d1mm016&die_state=eds

[simonm]

Looks a lot like this one http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1988&die_id=1988d1mm016&die_state=eds

Yep...says on coppercoins


DE-LISTED. It has been determined that the anomaly is the result of a defective mintmark punch, and is not an RPM. These pics will stay for a while for educational purposes only

[Maineman750]

Yep...says on coppercoins

Well..the reason for the link was to avoid copyright infringement.


But the bigger point..to show that this one fooled even the best..at least for a bit.

[mustbebob]

But the bigger point..to show that this one fooled even the best..at least for a bit.

You are absolutely correct. It was not until we started seeing it on different dies that we came up with the conclusion of a damaged punch. I am always studying the coins I search, and the ones sent to me for attribution. Doesn't matter how long you are in the hobby, there is always something to learn.

[Gunnovice09]

Thanks for the info guys!