1997-D Lincoln Memorial Cent Hair Above His Collar Is Different - Grease In Die

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 6 / Views: 712
Bluevase Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 3:50 pm My initial thought was that this may be die polishing yet when I go to PCGS and look at the grading pictures, this coin seems to have more distinctive hair at the nape of the neck. Hence, it seems odd to me that die polishing could have caused this. Odd. Additionally, when I look at the sharp collar and bow tie, it leads me to a hard strike yet still different hair? After further review of newer Lincoln Memorial cents than those on PCGS, and reading the Red Book about that "Over the years, the Mint made various die modifications (including strengthened details, ..." that I have concluded that the wisp of hair was caused by grease in the die that did not allow the hair to fill in all the way to the neck! Edited by Bluevase 06/16/2022 12:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 4:20 pm That is interesting @blue. Did you confirm that it isn't oddly positioned plating bubbles by trying to flatten the extra tufts with the tip of a wooden toothpick? "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
Bluevase Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 4:25 pm @Spence, no, not tried that. Did notice a couple posts as I searched further on "hair" like this one 1974 D LMC Missing Hair On Top Of Head. and this one 1998 D LMC Beard/Hair/Face ? where they both seem to have the unique hair. Maybe the latter cents have this anomaly? I'm going to pull out some more coins that I have around this date to see if it's simply a die update since all the PCGS photos are from older coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Bluevase Valued Member United States 114 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 4:34 pm hmmm, looking at more current coins that do have more detail in the hair than the older coins on PCGS and now I'm thinking that it may simply be wax on the die that caused it to not fill in the hair to the neck. Edited by Bluevase 06/15/2022 4:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 4:41 pm Ok yes for sure Abe has undergone some cosmetic changes over the years. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 97793 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 5:16 pm there could have been a small amount of grease on the die in that area. It looks like he needs to brush his hair. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 06/15/2022 10:00 pm I think I have to agree, perhaps a grease issue. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 6 / Views: 712

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.38 seconds to rattle this change.