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Lincoln Cent "Fat" Rim

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I found this penny in pocket change today. I noticed it had a very "fat" rim.

What's the official term for this?

Is this particularly rare?

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 Posted 11/26/2011  7:20 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Fuzzy317 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
think that be caused by misaligned die (MAD)
how is the reverse? normal or same MAD?
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I actually see this often with 1972 cents. The rim is fat around 4 o'clock when I find it.
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A bit better pics:

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Except for the rim nicks, the coin looks pretty clean.
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