1972-P Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Different Die Used?

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SF11Dude Pillar of the Community United States 746 Posts	Posted 01/06/2018 4:00 pm I have looked at a lot of '72 cents recently and this is the only one I found with this different 2 on it. This 2 looks taller, thinner and maybe slightly longer than the other 2's in 72 cents I have seen. Did the mint switch dies or why would the 2 be so different? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/06/2018 4:06 pm Note all the digits of the date are smaller? The die was over polished, removing part of the fields. The devices are tapered so the coins will release after the strike. So when the fields get polished away, then the devices get shorter and thinner. Normally I could post an image, but the host site is not working right now. Grrrrrr. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 01/06/2018 4:08 pm I'm noticing a "thinness" on all outer devices. IGWT, the L of LIBERTY and 2 of date all exhibit this. Die wear, or possibly damage from a crimper over time? The fonts weren't changed from the master hubs, so it has to be post mint. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/06/2018 5:27 pm Certainly a question worth asking. Good eyes. Report this Post to the Staff
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1972-P LMC Different Die Used?