Expert Help Please. What Caused Half Of Several Letters To Disappear?

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yontan Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 10:03 pm This Lincoln Cent caught my eye. It's certainly not rare, but on both the left and the right of the bust, certain letters were affected, and on the right two of the letters are half gone with no other marks, even under a stereo microscope. Any ideas? Report this Post to the Staff

january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5174 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 10:21 pm Looks like a strike through grease to me. If so, very common (at least, common enough to have no extra value). Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 10:23 pm I think it's been beat up. Report this Post to the Staff
still lookin Pillar of the Community 967 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 10:59 pm That coin was damaged by a coin rolling machine at some point years ago. I damaged the lower part of the letters around the edge of the coin. Still Lookin Report this Post to the Staff
uruman Pillar of the Community United States 5193 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 11:12 pm I have to agree with still lookin PMD Report this Post to the Staff
Parklane64 Rest in Peace United States 2668 Posts	Posted 07/13/2016 11:28 pm Lots of scars, if Abe could talk.... Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 12:22 am It was probably the result of a vending machine/counting counting/coin wrapping machine that damaged those devices: These were used in the 40's through late 60's as gumball, candy and peanuts during that time. Does not increase the value of the coin, but as damage it reduces the value of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 05:06 am I agree with coop. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 07:14 am PMD Report this Post to the Staff
yontan Valued Member United States 292 Posts	Posted 07/14/2016 7:58 pm Well I can't argue with any of these answers. I think you're right. Thanks for your help. Report this Post to the Staff
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