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hankp1 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 2:40 pm there appears to be a line going thru face? Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19115 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 3:21 pm Is that linear feature sunken (incuse), or raised? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 3:31 pm Looks like a big long scratch to me. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Texas66 Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 3:33 pm It appears raised to me. It is casting a shadow in the same direction as the ear which is raised. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 3:40 pm The first two photos are clear and it looks raised. The focus on the other two is enough to obscure actual light direction. 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
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6507 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 4:04 pm This "line" continues on to the jacket. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 5:42 pm it looks incuse and appears to be the same arc vas the penny, maybe a weak vise job? 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 11/20/2025 7:45 pm Quote: Is that linear feature sunken (incuse), or raised? Only the ~~shadow~~ OP knows.........and he ain't saying (yet) Report this Post to the Staff
hankp1 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 10:58 pm is this considered an error Or are more comments needed Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10484 Posts	Posted 11/20/2025 11:29 pm Quote: is this considered an error Or are more comments needed Just tell us if the line is raised or incuse (below the surface) Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 11/21/2025 08:38 am - not seeing a definitive answer to whether it is raised or incuse. I for one say it is incuse by looking at the 3rd image. The first 2 have the light directly overhead and is creating shadows on both sides of the Lincoln device. 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 11/21/2025 5:57 pm Quote: I for one say it is incuse by looking at the 3rd image. I agree - sure looks like the marks are incuse in a "V" shape into the high points of Lincoln's ~~bust~~ face. Edited by Marv65 11/21/2025 5:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
hankp1 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 11/22/2025 1:01 pm Thanks for all your comments. Last question ,is it a spender or keeper ? Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19115 Posts	Posted 11/22/2025 1:07 pm Spender or keeper--it's entirely a personal decision. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 11/22/2025 1:45 pm For me - a spender, however it is a good example to learn from - so in that case a keeper. 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
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24148 Posts	Posted 11/22/2025 1:47 pm The OP still hasn't answered if it's raised or incused. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
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