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Title: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: Basilstate on March 31, 2024, 11:35:32 AM

Picked this up as part of a bulk buy. 2 raised lines that appear to be molten copper/metal.

Anyone know what may have caused them and if they have a name or are they simply cracking of the Die.?

I haven't seen this on a Coin before,normal fractured Dies seem different to these.

(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/1925_usa_march_2024.jpg)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/1925_usa_obv_march_24.jpg)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/line1.jpg)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/line12.jpg)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/line1234.jpg)
(https://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11956/518/line123.jpg)

Title: RE: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: gweidion on March 31, 2024, 10:23:31 PM

I'm no expert but this wouldn't be one of those Chinese knock offs would it?

Title: RE: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: Basilstate on April 01, 2024, 08:41:54 AM

I don't think so gweidon,appears genuine but i haven't seen die-cracks so severe before.

Title: RE: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: Unicorn on April 01, 2024, 09:10:19 AM

Very pronounced indeed Basil! Great pickup :yahoo:

Title: RE: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: echidna on April 01, 2024, 11:44:51 AM

Great radial die cracks.
Haven't seen that on a 25 before.

Title: RE: 1925 Penny. Mint Error ?
Post by: Basilstate on April 01, 2024, 12:34:21 PM

Thanks fellas,very deep,the Die must be close to shattering with the pressure from them both.

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