Item Details:
Up for sale is a highly collectible, premium 1984-D Lincoln Memorial Penny featuring a dramatic combination of multiple mint errors and verified die varieties from the early zinc-transition era.
Multi-error coins of this caliber are highly sought after by error enthusiasts because they feature several distinct manufacturing anomalies on a single piece of currency.
Obverse (Front) Anomalies:
Repunched Mint Mark (RPM): Macro photos reveal a clear repunched "D" mint mark variety, showing a distinct secondary punch shadow along the bottom loop of the letter.
Misaligned Die (MAD) / Rim Issues:
Significant die misalignment creating an uneven rim thickness. The outer border pinches narrow on one side and thickens on the other.
Severe Plating Blisters ("Warts"): Heavy, prominent gas bubbles trapped under the copper shell during striking, covering Lincoln's face, profile jawline, and fields.
Date Disruption:
Gas pockets formed directly over the "1984" and "D" mint mark area, creating a split, distorted appearance.
Reverse (Back) Anomalies (Macro-Lens Verified):Pronounced Ridge Ring:
A distinct circular line of metal distortion runs along the perimeter of the coin's reverse. This is an excellent example of cold-metal flow from extensive die wear.
Mechanical Doubling on Text:
The lettering of "ONE CENT" exhibits clear mechanical doubling, recognizable by its distinct "shelving" effect on the outer shapes of the characters.
Double Rim / Die Scrape:
A sharp secondary rim line runs parallel to the primary outer edge, cutting cleanly behind the letters of "AMERICA.
"Rim Burr / Plating Split:
A small, raised metal anomaly or rim burr is visible directly adjacent to the final "A" in "AMERICA."Asymmetric Off-Center Rim: The reverse strike caused a distorted rim, most noticeable on the right border clipping into design elements.
Color & Patina:
The coin features a rich, dark brown circulated patina with heavy natural toning and surface coloration variance.
Condition Note:
This coin is in Circulated (Fine/Very Fine Details) condition with a natural, uncleaned Brown (BN) patina. It features moderate, even wear on the high points of Lincoln's portrait and the Memorial building consistent with time spent in commerce. Crucially, the zinc core is fully stable with no zinc rot, and the extensive plating blisters remain completely intact and unpopped. Please study the macro photos to grade the eye appeal for yourself.