1945 Lincoln Cent

Hello,

I found a 1945 Lincoln Cent and it is very odd. The R in Liberty looks like a backwards R. Also, the 5 in the date looks to be punched over another number maybe. There are some other strange things about it but those two stand out the most. What could cause this? Thanks.

 

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Do you have Pictures?

 

Trying to take them now.

 

This is the best I can do at the moment.

 

Date looks like die deterioration doubling and damage and the R is just post mint damage

 

But I would wait for others to comment. I could be wrong

 

Yes Mr. Wiles said it was prob from a counting machine but still looks odd to me.

 

The wave like surface off your coin prompts me to say that it was cleaned with a hi-speed electric wire wheel brush. Full coin photo may help verify its condition.

 

To me it's damaged.