Abnormally Small "y" On 1983 Lincoln Cent?

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shaney777 Valued Member United States 151 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 6:35 pm Abnormally small "Y" on 1983 Lincoln Cent? Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 7:33 pm Die polish, I would say. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74811 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 7:41 pm It was caused by an Over Polished Die from trying to get rid of a Die Clash. This is what happens, the letters get thin, since they're using abrasives on the die face (very rough on the dies). Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 7:44 pm Very Strong die polish. It removed the fields so much that the letters are now thinner as the deeper the devices are in the die, the thinner the device becomes. The devices are tapered so the coin doesn't still to the die. Report this Post to the Staff
aristarchus123 Pillar of the Community United States 1695 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 7:45 pm Lincoln's neck looks a bit thin also. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 8:09 pm Possible die clash in Bay 1 (Y), note almost no more seated Abe... Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/17/2018 8:50 pm Oh well - keep looking! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
shaney777 Valued Member United States 151 Posts	Posted 03/19/2018 6:59 pm Thanks everyone! Crazyb0, where do I need to zoom in for detection of the possible die clash? Report this Post to the Staff
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Abnormally Small "Y" On 1983 Lincoln Cent?