Is This 1981 Lincoln Memorial Cent An Error Coin?

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Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 01/12/2009 6:58 pm I pulled this from a roll today. This coin looks just really worn at first glance, but Abe's cheekbone and jaw are separated and defined. All of the lettering and fine detail seem blurry, thick, and indistinct. Is this possibly from a really worn die, or is it some other type of error? So what do you make of this? Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19951 Posts	Posted 01/12/2009 7:27 pm Looks like an extremely worn die at first glance. If it is, it's a great find! I've never seen an 81 with dies that bad. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19951 Posts	Posted 01/12/2009 7:28 pm You should post this in the error forum, although I wouldn't consider it an error, just an example coin. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 01/12/2009 7:36 pm I think you will find this coin was placed between 2 pieces of leather and pounded with a hammer. It's post mint dammage. Report this Post to the Staff
Archraz Pillar of the Community United States 3499 Posts	Posted 01/12/2009 7:36 pm Is it possible that the die is somehow capped or extremely doubled? It just looks so odd in person since there is almost no separation between the letters, the 9, 8, and D are totally filled on the obverse, and there are actually some features in high relief yet almost no detail can be seen on the memorial. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 01/13/2009 12:14 am It looks like a Dryer Coin. Post mint. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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