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1989-S Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent Error? (Prestige Set)

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 Posted 01/27/2009  8:55 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Noodleloaf to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
This is my first post (and am newbie at collecting), and I found something, but not sure what to call it or if a legitimate error.

The 1989-S Lincoln Cent that is part of my Prestige Proof set looked like it had a "dot" before the E in E Pluribus Unum. On closer inspection, it has 2 ridges that run from the S in States downward through the E and to the dot between the E and Pluribus. The lower ridge peaks just before the E, making it look like a dot since it is finished and catches the light just like the dots. The upper ridge also makes a distortion of the top of the E.

Please look at the pictures and comment.

Since I know little about collecting, does this anomaly increase the value of what is otherwise a beautiful proof - or should I want my money back for the set?

Thank you very much in advance!

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 Posted 01/27/2009  10:30 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add rockdude to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
to this forum Noodleloaf. Gas bubbles, if you take a toothpick and try and push in on them they will probably move. Check it out.
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 Posted 01/28/2009  06:31 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coop to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply

It could be a gas bubble or a die gouge. If it is still in the holder I wouldn't take it out as it would not increase the value of the coin if it is either. Best to leave it in the set.
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 Posted 01/28/2009  08:44 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coppercoins to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It's likely not gas bubbles. More likely just scrapes on the die.
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 Posted 01/28/2009  09:01 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jazzcoins to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
I agree with what copper coins is saying too

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