2017-P LMC Obv-- Tear Drop Below Eye And Double Ear Lobe!

to the CCF! I am sorry but from the pics provided I see a normal cent.

I think it's your lighting. From the picture of the whole coin it looks normal. If you put a tissue or filter over the light source then you will see less of what you are seeing.

Rich---Must be a thread from the cotton gloves I wear when handling coins. Sorry about that. Aside from the thread, what is your opinion about this penny?

I am a new member, and I am stunned about the reaction to this posting. Can I get some opinions from anyone else besides Jim0815--who either has failing eyesight or just does not want to help figure out what is the cause of the glaring errors in this coin. There is obviously a second earlobe--that's not what you see on the usual Lincoln Penny. And there is obviously some phenomena that has resulted in the tear image--that's also not what you see on the usual Lincoln Penny. What say the rest of you folks?

Your pictures really don't allow anyone to make a thorough guess about what's on the coin. I see both the "tear" and the earlobe issue, at least on some of the pictures, but on others I don't. For instance, the earlobe issue is visible on picture 3, but not on picture 4. Why?

That inconsistency raises questions about the possibility it's a just lighting effect, or that it's something else amplified by the lighting, rather than doubling.

I have the same scope/camera set up that you're using. Have you changed the settings to max resolution? Are you using a stand to hold the scope perfectly still? Played with the light adjustments? I know that scope can produce better pictures.

Even if someone wanted to agree with you about the earlobe being doubled, it's unlikely they would do so on the basis of two rather grainy, slightly out of focus and poorly lit photos.

Thanks Greasy Fingers, HGK3 and merclover. I appreciate the constructive criticism/suggestions about the photos (i just got the digital scope a week ago and am still learning how to use it properly). On pic 3 I tried to focus only on the earlobe, while on 4 and 5 I was only trying to focus only on the tear, so that's the explanation for that question.
I just re-examined the coin and realized that there is doubling on the nose also. I will attempt to make the resolution modification and use different lighting for additional photos and will post them tomorrow.

The only glaring errors on this cent is the glare from your camera. I am pulling for you to have what you say you have. Your pics are not proof of that. There is but one solution to this, send it off for attribution to either John Wexler or James Wiles. After you get your cent back then post the results. Remember, I truly am pulling for you.

Here's what I tell people , if you have a coin dealer , or a coin club ,or coin show near you take it in hand and show them. if you have something they will tell you or try to buy it good luck,and happy hunting