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BZna26 New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 12:55 pm Hey folks, First time poster / forum user! I found a 1960-D Lincoln Cent (Small Date) with a really unusual raised square shape on the upper curl of the "9" in the date. It's clearly raised, not recessed, and the shape is sharp and geometric — which doesn't look like your typical random die chip. - It's not listed in known varieties like on CopperCoins or Wexler's site - Doesn't appear to be post-mint damage - Looks like it may be a retained die break or a unique chip Has anyone seen this before? I've attached close-up images under magnification. Appreciate any insights! Report this Post to the Staff

-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 1:47 pm It's part of the design, normal for the small date. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74197 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 1:47 pm To CCF! Master Die Doubling? Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 1:48 pm Sorry, forgot to tell you And here is a link to what I said above. https://www.lincolncentforum.com/ob...-small-date/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
BZna26 New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 2:42 pm Thank you! I haven't looked into 60's coins much and I saw that immediately. Thank you for clearing that up for me with the reference link! I'm a little embarrassed not knowing that haha. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 2:56 pm Quote: I'm a little embarrassed not knowing that haha. No need to be embarrassed, if you don't know you don't know. You are not the first to ask about that particular thing and will not be the last. You can learn so much just by perusing the different threads that are started here. Never be afraid to ask any question. Here are some good links to bookmark for future references. Lincoln Cent Forum http://www.lincolncentforum.com/forum/forum.php? VV http://www.varietyvista.com/ cc https://coppercoins.com/ Wexler https://doubleddie.com/ Brian's Variety Coins https://www2.briansvarietycoins.com/ Error-Ref https://www.error-ref.com/ Cuds on Coins http://cuds-on-coins.com/ Mad Die Clashes https://www.maddieclashes.com/ Trail Dies https://www.traildies.com/ Lincoln Cent Resource http://www.lincolncentresource.com/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96125 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 5:00 pm to CCF I agree with @ makecents - It is the normal for this variety cent. And it is far better to as a question about something than it is to wonder about it. 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
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 5:07 pm Quote: It is the normal for this variety cent. It is not a variety, just the normal design for the small date. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
BZna26 New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 05/31/2025 5:37 pm Thanks for the information! I'll share this with a few of my friends that collect. I'm extremely excited to use this forum and I can't believe I was todays year old when I stumbled onto this! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 06/01/2025 1:56 pm to the Community! 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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