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Brownsgurl New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 02:23 am I came across this one987 penny. That has a line/marking that goes around about half of the people penny. It is also on the reverse of it. I am new at this. I would appreciate any help at identifying what this line or marking would be. Report this Post to the Staff

lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1655 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 04:01 am That's called a Ridge Ring, it's a form of Die Deterioration. The die was simply worn out and beginning to fail. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19108 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 07:36 am Yes, a ridge ring--a sure sign of Die Deterioration. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21580 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 08:01 am A Ridge Ring has no value as it is part of the minting process. It's a spender. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 09:05 am yes, this is a Ridge Ring as mentioned above. but please do not post any more screen shots of your scope. Pos up the actual image 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 73579 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 12:10 pm To CCF! It's Ridge Ring, a form of Die Deterioration. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 03/03/2025 3:46 pm to the CCF and Report this Post to the Staff
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