What Caused This Odd Looking Damage?

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MIA New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 11/29/2011 7:38 pm Ok, this is just a learning question. I am curious as to what caused the odd damage, on the is beat up 1984 LMC. I'm guessing that it was an extremely stressed or worn die, but maybe PMD. The odd looking MD on the O and N, actually match the jagged edges of the Letters, and I understand that being MD. But any ideas as to what might have caused the vertical lines in the bays of the memorial? More worn die damage, a defective planchet, PMD from acid, or? Edited by MIA 11/30/2011 01:37 am Report this Post to the Staff

Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 11/29/2011 11:55 pm I am by no means an expert...but if I had to guess I would say MD with a very worn die. I feel bad for the poor guy....got dealt a bad hand! lol As for the pillars and bays...Dunno... Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/30/2011 07:07 am I would say it's Die Deterioration and over abraded die. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/30/2011 08:14 am John is correct here. There are very heavy die scratches that are worn down from die use which answers the abraded part. The Die Deterioration shows as raised soft outlines around some of the lettering in unprotected areas. It is VERY common on 1982-1988 cents, but shows on later years as well. Report this Post to the Staff
MIA New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 11/30/2011 10:52 am Thank you both! I've been doing a bit of reading, trying to learn a bit about the minting process, so that I can better understand the things I'm seeing. It's great to have such a knowledge base here on this forum. Report this Post to the Staff
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