1998 Lincoln With Odd Looking Date - Coin Community Forum

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Bill Kerr Valued Member United States 422 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 06:07 am Guys what would cause such a difference in the lettering on "LIBERTY" and the "DATE"? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21597 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 06:18 am Die Deterioration. The striking die is getting worn. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8742 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 06:20 am Looks like a partially Grease Filled Die. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19143 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 07:10 am I'm thinking die deterioration--especially when looking at the date. Not that uncommon. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 08:24 am With the 'I' being complete but very thin on Liberty, I'm thinking a die polishing event around some of the devices. 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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 12:08 pm Combination of both. Not a doubled die. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 02/24/2023 6:30 pm Maybe a little grease on the date and circulation hits. Polishing the die on would make the I larger Report this Post to the Staff
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