196 Lincoln Cent Error Question

I am Getting into uncharted territory for me but trying to learn
If anyone has an idea what may have caused this I would be very grateful
for some help identifying what caused it. Not sure what the last number in the date possibly a "65"

Thank You

Stewart

 

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Odd looking coin.

On the obverse, it almost looks like there is a cut all the way around the edge. Notice the L of LIBERTY is gone, and the tops of IN GOD WE TRUST cut off.

 

Im with you nss. It does look like a clear coating has been applied. Other than that I have no idea what could be the cause of this. Maby die deterioration? Im not sure

 

I would say a dryer job, just my opinion.

 

The rim is in good shape except for 4 to 5:30 and from 7 to 10:00 on the obverse
The reverse shows the copper actually starting to split from 1:00 all the way around to 11:00 on the reverse
I would think something like a dryer would damage the rim also. Thoughts,Opinions

Stewart

 

i concur with fish that one spent some time in a dryer

 

It is definitely a "dryer coin"

Bill

 

Thank You very much for the help with this coin.:thumb:
Not sure why I have never ran across one of these
In all the years of collecting I have come across
a wide variety of Post Mint Damage. But this is the first time
I have run across a Dryer Coin. Will save it for a teaching tool.
Coin is now appropriately marked "PMD Dryer Damage"

Thanks Again

Stewart