1959d Lincoln cent error?

I found this roll hunting. The 9 has a straight line instead of a curved one. Any thoughts on what would cause this?

 

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Something hit the 9 and moved the metal.

 

I thought that but it looks too neat. Where the correct line on the 9 is supposed to be, the field is flat and clean. Would this be from the mint? It seems too good to be PMD...

 

You may want to consult with our resident error expert, GaryPierson.

 

rickmp - do you think it could be anything else?

 

It's just PMD. It doesn't take much to move the metal. Something with a straight edge probably hit it. NO MINT ERROR.

 

Nope. Exactly as described in responses.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I have more post later.

 

I heard the machines that seal shot-gun rolls do that.

 

OP I have a 1956 cent with the same effect on the 6. It's the same thing as forgers altering dates and mint marks with metal chasing tools only with these, a machine did it.

 

What is a "metal chasing tool"?

Chris

 

About 2/3 down

https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...olsSZw&usg=AFQjCNFwR7Yglz9cBrNNKgmvdx0sk02_UQ

 

PMD

 

Thanks for that. I learned something new.

Chris

 

this is quite common. It is caused by the fingers of a coin rolling machine like long009 said...