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mr5hole New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 3:39 pm Came across this 1989 Lincoln Cent with the Obverse concaved and the Reverse rounded and missing most copper. Two questions: 1) What could have caused this? 2) Is the date a true Doubled Die or (as suspected) Machine doubled? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 4:14 pm Looks like the obverse is showing polishing. Note the date/bust area. How weak the bust outline is on that area. Just slight wear on the tops of the devices flattening the tops of the date devices. The reverse looks like someone heat the back with a cigarette lighter. Just another coin to release into the wild again. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 4:25 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 5:20 pm I agree as well. Yes, Machine Doubling along with post mint damage. Damaged coin with no premium I'm afraid. Keep searching! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 8:25 pm I agree with the above. Report this Post to the Staff
mr5hole New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 09/25/2021 9:04 pm Machine Doubling-as suspected (feared). The lighter/post-mint damage didn't occur to me, but it makes sense. Thanks for your collective explanations + Mr. C's links are very much appreciated! The hunt continues... Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 12:50 am Check out this link: CoopHome. Click on this and you will find answers to questions you've not thought of yet. 10 pages of linked threads, with thousands of images. Report this Post to the Staff
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