1904 Indian Head Penny With Odd Obverse

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tcmcoin14 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 10:01 am Morning everyone! I have this 1904 Indian Head cent that we came across that has something weird on the obverse of it. Not sure what this is, but I'm thinking its from the mint because as you see in the photos the damage, or whatever it is, goes under the headdress and the letters. It almost looks like it should be some kind of design or shape, but I can't make it out, esp over United States. Any help/thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

USSID18 Pillar of the Community 5464 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 10:10 am Looks like a lamination error. Give it a light acetone bath. Put it in a small bowl of acetone and "gently" "very gently" wipe it with a saturated Q-Tip. Show us the results after you do that. http://www.error-ref.com/lamination-cracks/ Edited by USSID18 09/06/2020 10:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
tcmcoin14 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 1:48 pm Ok, I gave it the acetone bath as you suggested and now its gone. Does that mean it was really just dirt and grime? I'm not at all sure what to make of this! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 3:03 pm It looks like it was tape to me. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 3:49 pm Well, at least you've learned all about acetone! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
USSID18 Pillar of the Community 5464 Posts	Posted 09/06/2020 4:58 pm John1 is most-likely correct. Looks like it was some kind of glue, residue or adhesive from scotch tape. Good job with the acetone. The coin looks much better. ! Report this Post to the Staff
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