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Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 5:57 pm What is the "lifebuoy"/button on Lincoln's chest? Also could the 4 be doubled. If it was PMD on the 4, wouldn't there be some hint of that elsewhere near the 4? Thanks, all. Report this Post to the Staff

Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 6:03 pm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2mm_K...rg%20Grabner. The 2mm Kolibri (also known as the 2.7mm Kolibri Car Pistol or 2.7×9mm Kolibri) was the smallest commercially available centerfire cartridge, patented in 1910 and introduced in 1914 by Franz Pfannl, an Austrian watchmaker. That's one small bullet hole allrighty! Report this Post to the Staff
Chase007 Pillar of the Community United States 7505 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 6:21 pm Zinc rot does it. Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 6:28 pm I think zinc rot maybe; however the center of the hole is OK. What about the 4? Sorry ,Tacc. I'm thinking that the reference you gave may be a little "off target". Did you have an opinion about the 4. I guess if you ask a dumb question, expect a dumb answer.#129396; Report this Post to the Staff
jfeed Pillar of the Community United States 1259 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 6:47 pm I think the "4" is just circulation flattening. Took a hit, maybe. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73698 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 6:55 pm The circle on the chest looks like the start of zinc rot. The "4" could be showing circulation flattening. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 7:00 pm There aren't any dumb questions or answers on this thread. You mentioned "bullet hole" in the title and TACC followed up with info about the smallest possible bullet hole. I'm with Chase007 about all aspects of the hole being classic zinc rot. The center hole is where the copper plating was compromised and allowed the zinc to dissolve away. The 4 isn't doubled and I don't see PSD on it. If you are referring to the little ridge on the upper right of the 4, I believe that is an effect of the underlying zinc oxidizing away, while the edges of the letters have more copper and are less volatile. You can see lots of little bumps all over the coin which are not plating blisters. I've always believed these little bt Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 8:48 pm with above statements. 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
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 02/19/2025 10:48 pm Besides zinc rot - it may also just be a spot of some type of corrosive material that has leached outwards. Report this Post to the Staff
Gigi2 Valued Member United States 319 Posts	Posted 02/27/2025 10:42 pm Sorry I haven't posted lately. Been dealing with a prolonged case of flu. I hope I didn't come across as snarky to Tacc's reply. I know nothing about guns or bullets and obviously very little about coins....yet. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 02/28/2025 02:46 am Quote: I hope I didn't come across as snarky to Tacc's reply. What? Naahhh. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/28/2025 09:44 am Quote: Sorry I haven't posted lately. Been dealing with a prolonged case of flu. 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
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