Has The Obverse On The Lincoln Cent Changed?

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Tezro128 New Member United States 22 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 1:18 pm I've noticed in a lot of my older cents from the late 90s to early 00s, Lincoln's hair seems to be much more defined and detailed than my newer cents. It seems that a change was made sometime between 2008-2011. The newer design has much smoother hair and looks just kind of blurry. Is there any reason for this? Could it have been a cost reduction thing? Report this Post to the Staff

hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 1:49 pm Well... your comparing a regular to a Proof, so there will be differences. BUT I think after 2009, the dies were changed as they started using the Shield. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12250 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 1:52 pm The change was made in 2010. The Mint prepared new dies for that year's coinage that were derived from the original galvano of 1909. For a time before, they were using re-engraved dies that highlighted certain details in Lincoln's portrait (including the hair details you've noticed). Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Big-Kingdom Pillar of the Community United States 1667 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 2:07 pm the mint periodically updates the design due to various issues with the designs striking that are encountered, and design deterioration, and creates a new master hub. Both obverse and reverse. the below are obverses and reverses, but It's only up to 2015. possible they didn't change the obverse since the minor change in 2011 to smooth things out and it's degraded further over the last decade of use. the shield reverse was 2010. Detail issues on coins can also be deterioration of the working die itself and nothing to do with the Master Hub, or master dies, and just be a working dies used past their prime, remember, they are making coins for circulation, not necessarily for perfection. it just has to be serviceable and recognizable in commerce.... within reason of course. http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...arieties.htm http://www.varietyvista.com/01b%20L...arieties.htm Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 7:33 pm The date changes every year My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/07/2021 7:42 pm Quote: The date changes every year There's got to be a comedian in every crowd Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 04/08/2021 11:17 am Quote: The date changes every year Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 04/08/2021 5:59 pm Hey, I'm here all week folks! My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
Reedbeard08 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 04/08/2021 9:46 pm Lincoln seems to be getting younger over the years that he appears on pennies? Perhaps just my perception as I grow older, but he's really pulling a nice Benjamin Button as I sort through rolls Report this Post to the Staff
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