2009 P Lincoln Die Gouge Reverse-Maybe Obverse

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CoinDude69 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 11:54 am Thank you for the warm welcomes :) So I opened a roll of 2009 P Lincoln "Professional Life" pennies from the US Mint. The end pennies were funky enough to peak my curiosity. I don't think I was disappointed. I believe this is a die gouge on both sides. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73844 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 12:00 pm Pictures aren't great, but it could be bag marks. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 01/19/2026 12:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 12:27 pm to CCF. yep, bag marks - the coins are not treated all that well for normal business strike coins. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 12:29 pm I agree, bag marks or other incidental contact after the minting process. 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
CoinDude69 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 12:35 pm LOL it's always something else. never hear of bag marks. out of a roll? can you post a picture of a bag mark? I couldn't find one. However, it seems that at least one mark is coming off the flagpole. They're both raised as well. The obverse has a raised bumps too. Report this Post to the Staff
snailking1 Pillar of the Community United States 1244 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 2:02 pm Roll Enders will also often get damage (scrapes) from the coin roll wrapping machines. Without seeing: the bumps could be plating bubbles. Quote: never hear of bag marks. out of a roll? The U.S.Mint sends newly minted coins in bags to the Federal Reserve. The F.R. then wrap the coins in rolls. Edited by snailking1 01/19/2026 2:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 2:17 pm Quote: never hear of bag marks. out of a roll? They go through a lot before they ever make it into rolls. They get banged around coming off the presses. There is even more banging around going into the Ballistic Bags. You can see the process here... https://goccf.com/t/445228 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
CoinDude69 New Member United States 36 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 3:36 pm thanks for the replies. I still can't see this as being a bag mark when the metal is literally coming off the flagpole. I understand PMD. But aren't bag marks mostly on "raised" portions of the surface and not the flat field? anyway I'm not done hunting LOL Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 01/19/2026 4:03 pm Quote: But aren't bag marks mostly on "raised" portions of the surface and not the flat field? You are thinking of circulation wear, which accumulates over time; and yes, it affects the higher points the most. However, if you can touch it, so can another coin. Every part of the surface is a target for a hit. 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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