1974 D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Missing Hair On Top Of Head.

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Chavez Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 5:35 pm Folks, This 1974 D penny looks odd. Lincoln is missing half of his hair on his head. I don't see any scratches or gouges in the area. Wondering what this might be. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 6:43 pm Did you compare it to another small date? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Chavez Valued Member United States 252 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 7:09 pm John1. Attached is a 1974 D small date. As you can see, there is a fully head of hair. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 7:12 pm The last coin is a small date. The other coin is probably a large date. Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 7:21 pm My first thought was a type 1 large date, showing signs all around of heavy die polishing. Not necessarily all at once, but could've happened over time. I don't think the mint charged extra for this type hair cut or creations. Thinking they threw them in as a bonus. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 7:54 pm No the hair is different on the large and small dates. But now see the images a lot larger than my phone, it does look like a grease blockage on the hair. His hair looks like mint in the morning. But mine stands up like a turkey tail. Edited by coop 06/03/2018 11:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 8:08 pm I'm missing hair on top of my head too...am I a Large Date or Small Date? (there is an answer!) Report this Post to the Staff
Coppergold Pillar of the Community United States 939 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 8:20 pm Over polished die. My opinion Report this Post to the Staff
Coppergold Pillar of the Community United States 939 Posts	Posted 06/03/2018 8:31 pm Here is other places to look for over polishing. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/04/2018 04:39 am 3rd pic shows the reverse of a SM date,no lines on the statue base. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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1974 D LMC Missing Hair On Top Of Head.