1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?
Moderator: Daniel
Forum rules
Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?
Hello my 1980 P Lincoln cent has lines around the rim of the coin is this a mint error?
- SensibleSal66
- Coin Master
- Posts: 7803
- Joined: Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:06 am
- Location: Connecticut
- Has thanked: 3566 times
- Been thanked: 2328 times
Re: 1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?
This did not happen at the Mint . I don't see what someone used to make this pattern on the coin ( Vise grip ?). Final answer : Post Mint Error .
Member of CONECA
" All replies are my opinion based on experience"
Casual Collector 40+ years , 10 years Error coins ( still learning).
" All replies are my opinion based on experience"
Casual Collector 40+ years , 10 years Error coins ( still learning).
- Paul
- Master Die Variety Examiner
- Posts: 19064
- Joined: Wed May 29, 2013 9:19 pm
- Location: Wisconsin
- Has thanked: 906 times
- Been thanked: 3319 times
Re: 1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?
Welcome
It may be to your advantage to learn the minting process
It may be to your advantage to learn the minting process
- Earle42
- Administrator
- Posts: 15961
- Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:18 am
- Location: OH
- Has thanked: 1376 times
- Been thanked: 4982 times
Re: 1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?
I agree with Paul about learning the minting process. It will save you a lot of time identifying the many non-errors you are likely going to com in contact with.
Here are some short vids that are interesting to watch.
How Coins & Errors are made:
How Coins (and errors) Are Made
Here are some short vids that are interesting to watch.
How Coins & Errors are made:
How Coins (and errors) Are Made
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
- Daniel
- Administrator
- Posts: 26481
- Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:59 pm
- Location: Ohio
- Has thanked: 1146 times
- Been thanked: 4157 times
- Contact:
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 8 Replies
- 879 Views
-
Last post by Danual
-
- 3 Replies
- 1583 Views
-
Last post by Paul
-
- 8 Replies
- 732 Views
-
Last post by Earle42
-
- 7 Replies
- 516 Views
-
Last post by TomekD
-
- 6 Replies
- 209 Views
-
Last post by Earle42
-
- 10 Replies
- 274 Views
-
Last post by Earle42
-
- 5 Replies
- 1962 Views
-
Last post by TeeWoo65
-
- 7 Replies
- 655 Views
-
Last post by Gerald suggs
-
- 4 Replies
- 400 Views
-
Last post by Earle42
-
- 4 Replies
- 394 Views
-
Last post by Earle42