1997-D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC Penny / Strange Obverse / Thoughts?

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snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1243 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 8:08 pm Good evening! Been trying to figure this one out. Does NOT appear to be staining. My only guess is that perhaps it was over polished to give it this look. Any thoughts? Thanks!! Edited by snailking1 09/04/2025 8:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 8:12 pm What is it that you are looking at? I see lots of contact hits on the top of the ear, Cheek, chin and the back of the head. other than that it looks normal 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
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1243 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 8:20 pm Dearborn; I posted a new pic with an arrow (thanks) Abe's hair looks like it was shaved in the shape of a spear. It is totally flat around that area. Edited by snailking1 09/04/2025 8:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 9:05 pm Could it just be mechanical damage (i.e. flattening from something heavy striking it)? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 9:36 pm Not sure what it is exactly, but it's not an error. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1243 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 10:22 pm Quote: Not sure what it is exactly, but it's not an error Agree - just trying to see if my deductions are getting closer to what's really going on. Thanks everyone! Report this Post to the Staff
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1997-D LMC Penny / Strange Obverse / Thoughts?