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NYBrian84 Valued Member United States 279 Posts	Posted 01/26/2012 8:30 pm First, I apologize in advance for the poor quality picture. I only have a camera phone. I was going through my pennies today, and this one stuck out. The color (although it doesn't show it in the picture) is a lot different than any other penny I've come across. Also Lincoln is raised a lot higher, but isn't as detailed. I'm guessing it is just another copper penny to add to the pile, but I just wanted to make sure. Thanks for any help. Report this Post to the Staff

TheDanMan Pillar of the Community 527 Posts	Posted 01/26/2012 8:46 pm I am not completely sure about this, but I think the dies were different until 1969. I always wondered why Lincoln Pennies were not smooth. Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 01/26/2012 9:20 pm Looks pretty nice for being in circulation for so long. I think your photo is pretty good for a camera phone. I am wondering about the top of the coin -- it could be the angle of the photo but it looks like the 'trust' is on the rim a little bit. Anyway, I'd keep it. (But I keep too many...) Report this Post to the Staff
NYBrian84 Valued Member United States 279 Posts	Posted 01/26/2012 9:37 pm It seems like all of it is on the rim, here is another shot (and also a picture of the back). Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/27/2012 05:51 am 1968's are known to be mushy,they sharpened up the details in '69. Your coin looks typical for the year.As for the color it's just a nice toned red with a few spots on it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Maineman750 Pillar of the Community United States 3592 Posts	Posted 01/27/2012 06:39 am Your cent illustrates the reason for the updated design in 1969. Report this Post to the Staff
f16 Valued Member United States 268 Posts	Posted 01/27/2012 07:44 am IDK? Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19943 Posts	Posted 01/27/2012 08:49 am NICE FIND! 1968 was the last year for the old obverse master hub that had been around since 1916. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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