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1999 Lincoln Cent Vein Dripping?

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What is this issue called? Take a look.
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 Posted 05/19/2025  1:25 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add JimmyD to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
A die crack commonly known as a "Spike Head"
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 Posted 05/19/2025  1:28 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Errers and Varietys to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It also could just be a stain.
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can you get a close-up picture ?
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It is not a stain.
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Looks like a die crack to me. Not sure that it really adds to the numismatic value though.
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Have you checked the reverse for a WAM?
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Right, looks like a "die crack" (raised) known as a "Spike head" related to it's position coming from the rim and going into the bust of Lincoln.
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Looks to be a die crack/spiked head.
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I take my original comment back. I agree that it's a Die Crack. Nice Spike Head. I do see some staining as well.
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