1985 D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC : Thoughts On The Mintmark?

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Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1791 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 10:59 pm This mintmark looks odd to me. At first I thought maybe an RPM but now I don't know. The plating issues on this coin make it difficult to look for markers. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73654 Posts	Posted 02/25/2026 11:55 pm Interesting. Maybe some grease in the die, or circulation flattening? Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 02/25/2026 11:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10478 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 02:56 am If that is a notch at the top left, it's got to be the smallest notch I've ever seen. Report this Post to the Staff
Rocky B Valued Member United States 109 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 08:57 am Might be just PMD. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8726 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 09:38 am It may be a very subtle clockwise RPM but between it being minor and the plating issues, not sure if they would list it. Good eye though. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1791 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 09:44 am Thanks. The higher spots on the D just made it look odd and so I thought possibly but with all the plating bubbles I hit a dead end fast. I have to agree with you on that makecents. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187672 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 09:58 am Interesting find. I would keep at least for future reference. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94765 Posts	Posted 02/26/2026 11:34 am I'm thinking a circulation hit? 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
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1985 D LMC: Thoughts On The Mintmark?