Error Multiple Strikes | Flipover Saddle Strike on a Struck Cent

[Guest]

This is a 1985 Lincoln Cent that is called a Flipped over Saddle Strike and it was struck on a normal struck Lincoln cent.

When a previously struck coin fails to eject and becomes the straddling coin between the two collars, it will receive a strike by the two sets of dies.

In this case, it will be a saddle strike on a previously struck coin. It will have three images on it caused by two strikes of the press. (The first image from the first and normal strike, and the second and third images from the saddle strike). It is not considered a double struck coin.

[jfines69]

That is cool Joe... I didn't think that the dies could be that close... I thought the mint used a 1 inch bar stock and that the die chamber spacing was close to 2 inches apart... Could also be I can not visualise the dimensions properly at this time (Pain meds are kicking in... LOL)... Do not ask were I got the dimensions because I do not remember... My old age I guess.. LOL!!!

[1sgret]

The dual sets of dies are mounted so that they are close to each other. They are far enough apart to prevent any mechanical problems from arising. However they are spaced to be less than the diameter of the blanks which are fed into that press.

As an example, the blanks for cents are 3/4" in diameter , and the dies are spaced 1/2" apart. You can have either dual sets of dies or quads..

[copperlover]

That is a lot of info in one statement. I appreciate you taking the time to show us this error and to explain it. I thought it was double struck at first glance. Thanks for all that you are doing.

Lucien

[georoxx]

So, how is it that these escape the mint..?

-George

[jcuve]

Very nice example Joe!

[jfines69]

The dual sets of dies are mounted so that they are close to each other. They are far enough apart to prevent any mechanical problems from arising. However they are spaced to be less than the diameter of the blanks which are fed into that press.

As an example, the blanks for cents are 3/4" in diameter , and the dies are spaced 1/2" apart. You can have either dual sets of dies or quads..

Thanks for the info Joe... I really appreciate it... I wish I could remember were I got my info from... Maybe it was a dream... LOL!!!

[dvn]

Nice error and thanks for sharing.

Billy

[mikediamond]

Flipover saddle strikes are quite rare. Congrats.

[rick0921]

Excellent find Joe!

[Shingpumps]

That is really cool. Very nice tutorial too.

[1sgret]

So, how is it that these escape the mint..?

-George

Since this is from 1985 it was probably found by a coin rolling company employee and sold to a collector or error coin dealer and put into circulation that way. It could also have been found in a sealed bag from the mint.

[1sgret]

That is really cool. Very nice tutorial too.

Thanks Joshua.

[Wayne]

cool

nice error...i like it!