1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent, Are These Scratches Damage Or Die Cracks Or What?

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Texascoin New Member United States 13 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 01:23 am * Edited by Staff to Add Year / Mintmark / Denomination to Title. It's very important to have in the title. * Report this Post to the Staff

merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 01:48 am Post mint damage, scratches from circulation most likely. Better photos might tell us more. Also, please always provide images of both sides of your coin as sometimes we can spot things you may have overlooked. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15519 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 05:47 am When you examine these type surface artifacts - ask yourself if they are raised or incuse. An incuse scratch is always post mint damage, and that appears to be what you have here although the photo is not absolutely clear. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97925 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 08:00 am Those are terrible scratches on your coin - just a spender now. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 09:13 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19229 Posts	Posted 01/30/2023 09:28 am Post-strike damage. No crime in being a noob. Report this Post to the Staff
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