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1974 1 Cent - Error?

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majoly83
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I found this penny.

I was about to discard it but I am not 100% it is physical damage done to the coin. It looks like cracks a bit everywhere (especially top left corner.

1974-1-Cent---Error?

At first I thought it was just damage caused by the coin being in contact with others, but I noticed some of the cracks going from one side to the other of the "1" of 1 Cent without going over the 1.

1974-1-Cent---Error?

If I turn in in different angle, I see no cracks so I dont have a feeling those are scratches.

What is your opinion?

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Your cent looks like it may. have been varnished or shellaced and
is cracking. That would not have happened at the mint.
Whats the other side look like.
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The other side has nothing special, perfectly normal.
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Your cent looks like it may. have been varnished or shellaced and is cracking.
I get the same sense.
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A soak in Acetone will tell you for sure.
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majoly83
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Soaked it, no difference
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How long did you soak it for?
It may take up to 24 hours.
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There's something on the surface of the coin. Not an error.
Errers and Varietys.
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