PART XI:

Manipulated Outside of The Mint:

Solder on Coins

The appearance of a coins surface can be altered by the addition of solder. Where it is to alter the appearance of a design element or to add an independent feature (die crack and such), it can be accomplished to a degree where it may fool the average collector.

Below is a 1918(P) Lincoln cent that has had solder added both to the obverse and reverse of the coin’s surface.