What's Wrong With This 1976 D Lincoln Cent?

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NewNum New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 09/17/2022 9:27 pm I've been looking all over but can't seem to find anything close enough to identify the error on this Lincoln Cent. It's a 1976 D, weighs 3.06g, and obviously there's something wrong with it. Any ideas? Edited by NewNum 09/18/2022 08:29 am Report this Post to the Staff

SamCoin Pillar of the Community United States 3237 Posts	Posted 09/17/2022 9:30 pm My idea would be to post pictures. Can't really tell you anything without that. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21648 Posts	Posted 09/17/2022 9:32 pm to the CCF Hard to say what's wrong with it without pictures. Please post a clear picture of both sides with a description of what you think is wrong. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/17/2022 9:51 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97939 Posts	Posted 09/17/2022 10:01 pm to CCF please post so we can help you better. 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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 04:13 am We will need a full coin photo front and back along with one or two close ups where needed. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21648 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 09:00 am Not an error by any means, it is PMD caused by either corrosion or acid. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 6:20 pm to the CCF Either Dryer Coin or a rock tumbler. Report this Post to the Staff
Tunnioc Pillar of the Community United States 3184 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 6:47 pm The puffiness gives it away, Dryer Coin. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 6:51 pm Intentional damage maybe using two pieces of leather and putting the coin in-between and pounding it? I do not think it is a Dryer Coin or acid. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2286 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 9:13 pm This is not an error. PMD You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19237 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 9:15 pm Post-strike damage, yes. I'm on board with a Dryer Coin. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8802 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 9:17 pm PMD of some sort, not an error though. I like John1's idea though. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97939 Posts	Posted 09/18/2022 9:37 pm an incredibly damaged coin. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 189767 Posts	Posted 09/19/2022 10:57 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5793 Posts	Posted 09/20/2022 06:48 am I'm with Cujohn and Tunnioc. " Dryer Coins" can have many looks to them, but that puffiness/melted look seems to always be there. What is the diameter of the coin? Covering with leather and beating the stew out of it with a hammer (Texas Cent?) should increase the diameter. (The "puffiness" is in no way related to the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters fame. ) Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Edited by Petespockets55 09/20/2022 06:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
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