1983 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Small "y"

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GoBotRocker New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 01/08/2009 5:28 pm Noticed the difference in the Y. Seems 1\2 to 2\3 size of the rest of the letters. Any ideas? http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/...IMG_0244.jpg Scott Report this Post to the Staff

rockdude Pillar of the Community United States 1807 Posts	Posted 01/08/2009 6:26 pm Could be some foreign matter on the die. Report this Post to the Staff
madzdad71 Valued Member United States 377 Posts	Posted 01/08/2009 6:36 pm I have one too, I think it was Die Deterioration Report this Post to the Staff
mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2738 Posts	Posted 01/08/2009 10:24 pm The smaller, thinner letter is a product of intentional die abrasion ("die polishing"). Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 01/09/2009 12:59 am Mike got to it first. This is an excellent example of the beveled edges all lettering on coins have. As you remove the field from beneath them, they become shallower and thinner. A frequent occurrence. Report this Post to the Staff
GoBotRocker New Member United States 39 Posts	Posted 01/10/2009 11:20 pm Thanks guys, Not sure I fully understand, I'm gonna have to invest in a great book on the topic. Scott Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 01/11/2009 11:35 am There isn't a book on the topic. Yet. Report this Post to the Staff
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1983 LMC Small "Y"