1955 Lincoln Wheat, Wide L Question

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Chris1974 Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 08:34 am Opinion needed on this 1955-D Wheat penny with what looks like a wide L on Liberty. Not sure if this was caused by a deteriorated die or if it's just too close to the rim that caused this. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 08:46 am My thought is PMD. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19279 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 09:00 am It's a mix of minor issues. The design placed the L near(er) the edge, some circulation wear, and a bit of post-strike damage. Nothing significant, I'm afraid. Report this Post to the Staff
Chris1974 Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 10:37 am Oh I see now. Something must have struck the L and made it appear wider. Here is another Wheat penny for comparison. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99205 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 11:10 am with ijn here - there also could be a bit of DDD in the works too. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75481 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 12:43 pm I agree with ijn. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 2:07 pm No big deal. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 4:55 pm to the CCF "wide L" that's a new one on me. Kinda like L on the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10601 Posts	Posted 07/12/2024 5:58 pm Could be the die was just showing some wear from over use. Report this Post to the Staff
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