What you are looking at is the affects of repetitive die clashes. If you flip the coin over, you may see a slightly diagonal bar by Lincoln's throat. This is part of the reverse die clash, or more specifically, part of the N of CENT.
Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use