1972 Lincoln Cent Error

I’m pretty sure that this is a mint error, but being new to error collecting can someone tell me what caused the error and what it would be called.

 

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That is DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged

 

Yes, it's definitely called damaged.

 

I didn’t think it was damage due to the fact the line in front of the face is a protruding line not an indention. Abe looks to be bubbled up. However I’ll take the advice of you all, the people with long time coin knowledge, thanks.

 

It's all damage that you see.

 

Probably got this one from the same guy who did that A2-70 stainless bolt crushed penny two-three weeks back.

 

You should learn the intricate steps of the Minting process, then try to explain to yourself why you think you see mint errors in relation to the minting process.

 

PMD, post mint damage, meaning it was damaged after it left the mint, so no error at all, just a disfigured coin.
Welcome to CT. I suggest you study the minting process and use references like error-ref.com before jumping to the conclusion it is a mint error. Good luck.

 

What the above posters have said. This is damage and not a mint error.