1971 D Kennedy - What's This Bump On Top Of A 'T' On The Reverse?

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Bogiesmokes Valued Member United States 197 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 12:40 pm I'm not sure what would cause the 'T' shown below to appear to have a top hat on :/ ... and I see no DDR's listed with a 'T' looking like this...I appreciate any input Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19661 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 12:46 pm Quite possibly a die chip. Report this Post to the Staff
Bogiesmokes Valued Member United States 197 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 1:03 pm So a die chip can look like it's a smooth extension of a letter as if it's purposely attached to the T like this? I'm still learning. I appreciate the help, @ijn1944 - this will help me in my future coin hunting. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19661 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 1:08 pm If the die chip is subject to circulation wear, it can 'lose' whatever rough texture it may have had. Large die chips on Lincoln Wheat cent ears can smooth down and look like raised, smooth ovals and spheres. Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 7379 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 3:33 pm Die chip with slight crack running towards rim...is what I'm seeing Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 3:45 pm It looks like the 'STA' on STATES looks like some spread on the right side of that device. But it maybe too minor to list? I had in mind to check back on this thought and glad I did, as I found the answer to my question: So the devices are normal sized and contact affected the areas I questioned. Edited by coop 06/15/2021 08:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 06/14/2021 9:08 pm Die chip atop the T. They can appear nearly anywhere and can vary in size and shape. Report this Post to the Staff
Bogiesmokes Valued Member United States 197 Posts	Posted 06/15/2021 4:46 pm Thank you all for the information, and thanks for double checking the spread (or lack there of) Coop Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/16/2021 12:23 pm Well when I see something, I tried to think it through/check to make sure I'm correct. On that image, the line on the 'A' made me wonder what was going on? Damage or spread. With you extra large images, I can edit them and come out with something great. But I found that is was just damage. "Sometimes, your the dog, other times your the wheel." (An old farmer saying, from when I lived in Iowa) Report this Post to the Staff
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