1973 D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Reverse Clash?

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scurry64 Pillar of the Community United States 900 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 11:23 am I'm not sure what I'm seeing on the reverse of this coin. Maybe I should say that I'm not sure what to call it. It appears to be the obverse device (Lincoln's bust), but I don't see any detail at all, just a faint/ghost figure. There doesn't seem to be any die abrasion marks indicating that a clash was removed, but that might not be indicative of anything other than a skilled mint worker. Notice the weak strike at the top left corner of the Memorial building. Does that provide a clue as to what is going on? I know something is there, I just don't know what it is. What do you think? Report this Post to the Staff

CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 1:28 pm You see this on a lot of Lincolns, it's common, but I can't remember the name for it. Report this Post to the Staff
fromms2244 Valued Member United States 461 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 1:42 pm Ghosting? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 2:00 pm It is called "progressive indirect design transfer." We often see it on wheat cents. First time I've seen it on a Memorial cent. Something that I don't have an image of yet. Can I add to my library? Edited by coop 10/28/2014 3:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 2:01 pm That's the word I was looking for Coop! Report this Post to the Staff
scurry64 Pillar of the Community United States 900 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 3:00 pm Thanks for your assistance, Coop. You may use the image in any manner you find appropriate. If it doesn't take too much or your time, can you explain how this happens, or can I just Google it? Report this Post to the Staff
scurry64 Pillar of the Community United States 900 Posts	Posted 10/28/2014 3:01 pm Thanks to you too, CC2000. Report this Post to the Staff
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1973 D LMC Reverse Clash?