* Looking at your photo as is, it does appear to be the 1997 DDO-001. But once you zoom in, skepticism sets in. * The lower lip seems to be normal for the year. * And it appears that Lincoln is seething mad, as you can see from his forehead veins popping out. (just kidding there, yes they are die cracks).
* There also appears to be MD on the face, but not 100% sure from the photo.
A sharper close-up photo would help in getting a clearer picture (pun intended) of what's happening with this coin.
I'm not an expert, but I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night.
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