Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Questions

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Podoprigora Pillar of the Community United States 588 Posts	Posted 05/07/2009 12:14 am I noticed that a lot of, if not most, 1986's have a circle just a couple of mm from the rim. I dont have a picture right now but maybe somebody knows what I'm talking about(it runs thought all the letters too). So can somebody tell what that is. Another thing I wanted to ask is was a design strengthen in 1974. Especially around lincoln's head. I also notice those '74, the hair details look much stronger. So was is strengthen in 1974? Thank you Edited by Podoprigora 05/07/2009 12:15 am Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/07/2009 08:44 am The ring your talking about is Die Deterioration I think,i don't know about the 74's,i do know that there is a large date and a small date known.Hope this helps. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 05/07/2009 09:21 am Many memorial cents of the early zinc period have this 'ring' - it is caused by Die Deterioration...basically wear and tear on the die. 1974 cents do have two different designs. Compare a few using a loupe and you will find two different date styles. http://www.thecentproject.com/sort1974.php Report this Post to the Staff
numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 05/07/2009 09:57 am Speaking of the mid 1970s, while searching rolls, I've noticed many cents from that time with a lot or nearly full mint luster. Has anyone else seen this ? Report this Post to the Staff
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