1978 Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Error Or Variety? Rust, Liberty, Lincoln, Mint Mark

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1982fan New Member United States 21 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 08:53 am could someone tell me whats going on here? would love to have other examples to compare to. couldnt find anything on err-ref and I'm sick of the bs sites that say its"EXTREMELY RARE" "WORTH $4000" etc etc. I'm sure out of all the billions of these coins made over 40 years ago, I just happen to have found the one and only 1978 Rust error cent. I rolled my eyes so hard they almost got stuck around the back side of my head. sorry for the rant. its hard enough to learn about this stuff without having to weed through 250 websites that are just full of crap. id welcome information from anyone who knows what theyre talking about. I'm a little perplexed by whats going on with the area around Lincolns nose and eyes. its looks odd to me, can't get my eyes to make sense of it. since I can't find another 78 cent like this one, that would indicate that more than likely everything going on with this coin is simply damage, correct? thank you all so much for your patience and for being kind enough to share your knowledge with others. * Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

I6609 Pillar of the Community United States 1231 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 12:30 pm The area around the nose is due to die polishing. The D mm is a broken post on the die. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 6:29 pm All the rest is just circulation wear and hits. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95740 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 10:43 pm yep die polishing and also damage. This topic is in the wrong area - it should be in the Modern error and variety area) I'll request a move for tou. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74060 Posts	Posted 03/20/2024 11:37 pm I agree with I6609 and Cujohn. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 03/20/2024 11:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 03/21/2024 08:52 am Die polish and maybe some grease on the die around face area, Liberty is worn somewhat flat with a lot of damage, mint mark as stated has broken post which creates a filled D look. The half moon next to face is probably from vending or coin roller machine. In general, the coin has a lot of nicks and no extra value is given. Report this Post to the Staff
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1978 LMC Error Or Variety? Rust, Liberty, Lincoln, Mint Mark