2009 Lpc Error?

Looks like a struck-thru wire.

It's a die crack. Happens often on this area. It gets stronger with continued use of the die.

The 2009s are LP1 through LP4 and they are not shields. Technically the shields are LP5 but LSC caught on.
Yours is LP4.

The mint gave them that desigination:

Legislation authorized 5 designs at the same time thus the 5 numbers. Personally I think LPC is a better term for all five but I think it's too late for the shields. LBC ( Lincoln Bicentennial cent) is not bad for the 2009 but often they carry the nick name of the particular design, Early Years, Log Splitter, etc.

This site does not address the LP numbering but is a nice reference for all five.

http://2009lincolncents.com/

I love all 20 of my LBC's! My favorite 20 pocket binder page. Go Lincoln!

http://sumrallworks.com/coins/image...&decade=2009

Ask as many as you like,that's how we all learn.Have a great New Years.
John1

There are collectible die cracks. A split die, which is a die crack that traverses the diameter of the die or close to it, is a collectible die crack. The shattered die, which is a series of large, connected die cracks, is also another collectible die crack type.

While Chuck is correct in his statement that die cracks are a form of aging in the die, they also can be premature and can occur even before the die is put into service. Improper cooling of the die after tempering is one way a die crack can form and die clashes can also create premature die cracking of a die.

One only has to look at the Broas Brother Pie Bakers store card of 1863 to see a premature shattered die. This reverse die lasted through a very large amount of strikes on copper, brass and lead planchets.



BJ Neff