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1974 Lincoln Cent, Mint Error Or Purposely Done?

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I'm wondering if this happened at the mint or if someone simply attempted to cut this in half?

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 Posted 12/22/2019  8:21 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Spence to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

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someone simply attempted to cut this in half


Yep that is the best explanation.

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Good thing they didn't succeed because it's still worth a whole cent!

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Haha, thanks for the replies
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