1955 D Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC . Looks Like A Possible RIDB.

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Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 877 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:11 pm I was just getting ready to 2x2 this one as RPM-004 when I decided to take one more look. I noticed an anomaly on the obverse behind Lincoln's ear about where he took one from J.W. Booth. From the knowledge I have attained, these are my observations; It appears to be a chunk of the die busted off (hammer die) and got shoved around a little bit right there, until it flipped over and ended up struck in the coin. There appears to be to me, an almost reverse inclusion to the right of the retained chip. If you want, I could try to pop it out! Looks like around the top of the ear is showing some delamination as well. Considering the overall condition of this example, is it not odd that it looks like Abe's got a slug in there? Could be the assaination cent! Just kidding about popping it out. Report this Post to the Staff

-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8786 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:16 pm On the full coin shot you can see damage across the ear, it then gouged out a piece, just to the east of the chunk you are talking about and settled back in. Misplaced metal. Very cool RPM though. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:40 pm This maybe a lamination issue? (Note images #4 & #5) Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8786 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:54 pm Quote: This maybe a lamination issue? (Note images #4 & #5) Coop, I actually thought that when I looked at image 4 really hard before I posted, because I saw the same thing but the full coin shot really looks like it took a hit, east to west and carried across. I do see what you're talking about though. The area above the ear is what got my attention, as far as a lam goes. I could be wrong though, it hasn't happened today and I'm usually good for 3 or 4, daily. It may be both, after looking at it again. Maybe a hit knocked a lam loose. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 8:59 pm My vote is for a small lam as well. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/09/2021 10:15 pm Agree, small lam. Report this Post to the Staff
Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 877 Posts	Posted 09/10/2021 04:57 am So then, that would be the displaced metal from the adjacent divot that is folded back. That makes more sense than a RIDB. Looks like the top of the ear could peel back as well with a little help. Thanks for filling me in. Report this Post to the Staff
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1955 D LWC . Looks Like A Possible RIDB.