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  • joel
    Paid Member

    • Feb 2014
    • 8385
    #1

    Deflated Devices

    I have looked at a lot of Lincolns over the past 2 years, but I haven't seen one like this before. The devices are almost all have a sunken or deflated look. I appreciate your help in explaining what caused this. Thanks for looking.
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    • enamel7
      Paid Member

      • Apr 2009
      • 4047
      #2
      Dryer coin. The constant tumbling mashes the devices down.

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        • jcuve
          Moderator, Die & Variety Expert
          • Apr 2008
          • 15458
          #3
          I am thinking there was (and still probably is) an underlying area of zinc corrosion, probably from some environmental damage, that gave way to some pressure applied to the top of the coin along its journey through circulation. Whatever it is, I see it as post strike damage. Cool looking though.



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            • joel
              Paid Member

              • Feb 2014
              • 8385
              #4
              Originally posted by jcuve
              I am thinking there was (and still probably is) an underlying area of zinc corrosion, probably from some environmental damage, that gave way to some pressure applied to the top of the coin along its journey through circulation. Whatever it is, I see it as post strike damage. Cool looking though.
              I think your thoughts give an explanation for why the coin was only damaged on the obverse. Thanks!!

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                • willbrooks
                  Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

                  • Jan 2012
                  • 9477
                  #5
                  Deflated Devices?

                  This coin must have belonged to Tom Brady.
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                    • jfines69
                      Member
                      • Jun 2010
                      • 28848
                      #6
                      Originally posted by willbrooks
                      Deflated Devices?

                      This coin must have belonged to Tom Brady.
                      Only for a short time!!!
                      Jim
                      (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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                        • jfines69
                          Member
                          • Jun 2010
                          • 28848
                          #7
                          That is cool looking... I totally agree with Jason... I can see some split plating around the devices... Probably were the zinc leashed out... I also noticed that IGWT has not complete deflated yet (Toward the rim)... I would keep the coin in a holder as a sample and hopefully prevent further deflate gate er deflation of the devices!!!
                          Jim
                          (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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