Error Other | Die Adjustment Strike or Something Else?

[Guest]

EDIT:
See pictures in my reply.


Hi All,
I've found a cent that is puzzling me. It has the correct weight at 2.5 grams, soft (or at least not especially raised) rims, and a weak strike around the edge as well as some of the high points in the design such as Lincoln's head, coat and the upper left part of the memorial. It seems to look like the off-metal cent Jazz posted here:

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/showthread.php?p=29319#post29319

does anyone know if this could be a die adjustment strike, or if not, what made it so unusual?

Thanks!

[1sgret]

I would have to go with struck thru grease, however I would like to see a picture of the coin. If it is a die Trial it would weigh the same as a normal penny.

If it is a off metal the weight would be consistent weight of the planchet it was struck on.

[AgCollector]

I would have to go with struck thru grease, however I would like to see a picture of the coin. If it is a die Trial it would weigh the same as a normal penny.

If it is a off metal the weight would be consistent weight of the planchet it was struck on.

Whoops! Guess it's hard to ask for help without pictures! See below. Also, for clarification, I don't believe it's an off-metal strike, just that it has the appearance of Jazz's coin.

[1sgret]

I would say struck thru debris/Grease.

[AgCollector]

I would say struck thru debris/Grease.

I guess I'm more used to seeing the lower relief 199X - 200X being struck through grease. For some reason this seemed different to me.

[1sgret]

Send a photo to the Mdia1@aol.com and ask him to evaluate your photos. It may be the color of the coin that is making a difference. Keep us informed.