1985 D Penny With Ridge On Mintmark

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TedError Valued Member United States 242 Posts	Posted 09/14/2023 10:51 pm Please provide thoughts on cause of the ridge on the SE side of mintmark on this 1985 D penny. Thanks. Edited by TedError 09/14/2023 10:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73636 Posts	Posted 09/14/2023 11:12 pm Probably from circulation wear and flattening. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 04:42 am This has been brought up before but can't remember the answer. It is not a doubled die though, if that's what you were thinking. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94728 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 08:26 am looks like a hit to me, but I'll wait to see if John remembers what he is thinking of. 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
TedError Valued Member United States 242 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 11:17 am I actually didn't think it was a doubled die. It could have taken a hit in the NE side of mintmark knocking the ridge down in that area, but to me that makes it even more interesting. My first thought was it was a double strike somehow to create a ridge. More thoughts and maybe John will find the previous explanation. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 11:21 am I wish coop would return. I tried searching CCF but to no avail. I remember that the coin had that sunk in look on all the letters and date. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 8:10 pm Looks like zinc rot is shrinking the devices from the inside. It's effecting the motto also. Report this Post to the Staff
TedError Valued Member United States 242 Posts	Posted 09/15/2023 9:42 pm hmm that's interesting with the zinc rot, I guess that is definitely possible. Interesting that it is so uniform. Thanks for the comments. Learning!!! Report this Post to the Staff
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