Hello. First post. I came across this Lincoln cent with what appears to be a large 2 stamped above the 3 in the 1983 date. There's also some strange measurement markings in black marker? Could this be some kind of experiment/1st piece test or double die of the number? Curious anyones thoughts?
It has nothing to do with you.. Don't worry. Another member thinks that every anomaly he finds is a dropped element. But you don't worry because you don't have that.
It's a plating blister that resumbles a 2 to you. The coin is Zinc and this is a common problem on them. Welcome to CT.
Just read the above comments. It was meant as a joke but in reality it's a shame. A dropped element is rare and you don't have one. Neither do I but that could change if I find one for sale that I like.
These zinc coated cents are the worst for oddities like yours showing up. Plating blisters are common, so we think we see things in the shapes. Welcome to CT an keep looking at your change.
Thanks for all the input. I have a bunch of others that may be DD mint mark, copper dime, etc. I'm still pretty new because stamps are more of my hobby. I'll post more photos