Is This A Possible Error Lincoln Cent

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newbcollector New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 6:14 pm the "E" in "ONE" looks elongated and the bottom of the letter looks skinny compared to other 1985 Lincoln cents, is that normal? If not, what would cause that? Report this Post to the Staff

Maineman750 Pillar of the Community United States 3592 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 6:58 pm I believe it's just grease filled...pretty common but waiting on a second opinion And [w} Report this Post to the Staff
Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 7:09 pm I'm thinking it's die polishing or maybe just a weak strike. I don't think it is an error or variety. Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 7:56 pm Gotta go with the Grease Filled Die theory. See it often roll searching. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 7:59 pm There does appear to be a weakness in the strike in those areas. But not enough to warant a premium. Note the gutter missing in those areas. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 01/25/2011 11:15 pm This is not caused by grease. It is a weakly hubbed die followed by die polishing that removed the edges of the letters from the field upward. Report this Post to the Staff
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