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Duckhawk
01-03-2010, 12:32 PM
I think this may be the #7 but looks pretty close to the #4
Anything special i should look for?
Thanks

Mike

jcuve
01-03-2010, 01:16 PM
Check for markers on 2, 4 and 7. I'm thinking 2 or 7. The scratches in the N of UNITED are apparently always present on die 4, many (but not all) have the obverse CUDs - pictures can be found in multiple locations...

The wear on the coin is probably subduing the doubling. Nice find!

AgCollector
01-03-2010, 01:33 PM
I don't think the spread is wide enough for die 2; to determine between 4 and 7 do as Jason recommends and look for markers. I'd assume it's die 7 and try and confirm- die 7 has a nice tell-tale marker of a dot on the lips of Lincoln. There is also a die scratch in Lincoln's vest- see the 2nd to last photo on coppercoins:

http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1972&die_id=1972p1do007&die_state=lds

I know this is a horribly out of focused picture but I think it still shows the dot a little bit:

Duckhawk
01-03-2010, 01:48 PM
I am not sure about the dot on the lips, but i have located the scratch in the vest. There are none of the #4 markers, and the coin is worn somewhat. I think i will go with #7 and look for a better example.
Thanks for your help.

Mike