1987 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC : Not An Error But What Cause This?

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Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1842 Posts	Posted Today 14H 3M ago You can see sliding marks in the middle of the N in IN going torward the rim but the tops of the letters are incuse. Does it have something to do with the Ridge Ring? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 80419 Posts	Posted Today 13H 21M ago That's caused by Die Deterioration. It's known as Design-Devouring Die Wear. https://www.error-ref.com/design-de...ng-die-wear/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1842 Posts	Posted Today 13H 14M ago I'm talking about the indents. That indented square in the G is particularly noticable. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 80419 Posts	Posted Today 13H 6M ago My guess is the indents are caused by the die wearing out. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198004 Posts	Posted Today 13H 4M ago Very interesting. I do believe it is Die Deterioration. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19682 Posts	Posted Today 12H 36M ago Yes, Die Deterioration is in play. Very interesting features. Would be fun to examine in hand. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 110030 Posts	Posted Today 10H 4M ago I would think that the Die Deterioration around the 'G' is raised up due to what appears to be 2 ridge rings and the tiny square area between the G end points might have been protected rom deterioration and stayed at the intended height of the field of the coin. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1896 Posts	Posted Today 10H 1M ago Sort of looks like that little spot didn't get hit much during polishing. Not sure how it would be missed, but.... Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1842 Posts	Posted Today 7H 44M ago I think Dearborn is on to something. I was thinking something similar on my way homer today. For whatever reason, the Ridge Ring didn't form there. Thank you everyone. I appreciate your insights. @ijn: You can have it if you want. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 198004 Posts	Posted Today 7H 34M ago Quote: I would think that the Die Deterioration around the 'G' is raised up due to what appears to be 2 ridge rings and the tiny square area between the G end points might have been protected rom deterioration and stayed at the intended height of the field of the coin. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 110030 Posts	Posted Today 6H 36M ago It was just a thought that hit me in the back of my head (that is the good side) Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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1987 LMC: Not An Error But What Cause This?