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2011 Lincoln Penny. Need Help Identifying Error

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Seems to look like their are some extra letters on the close up picture of this coin. Ill try to edit the picture and circulate the exact area I'm talking about. All info is appreciated.

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 Posted 11/23/2018  10:59 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinHunter27 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Hello. From what the picture provide, it could be a Die clash or something counterstruck. PSD even. Most likely counterstruck. Don't take my word for it. I'm no expert. Happy hunting!

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I really don't see anything notable in the circled area. Maybe some minor damage? I think a better closeup of the area in question is needed.
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 Posted 11/24/2018  04:41 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add John1 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
What letters are you seeing in that circled area?
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Cent took a hit and the discoloration is some type of chemical toning. All PSD.
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I agree with @jim0815, but add a bit of Pareidolia too as that really does look like a letter S of sorts.
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Thanks for all the replies everyone the camera on my current phone isn't too good but in person you can clearly see the "s" in the circulated area I will try to get a better pictures soon
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Looks pretty normal to me.
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Kind of looks like a hand holding a champaign glass?
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