196 Penny - Error?

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  1. Brandon Purdum

    Brandon Purdum Member

    The "L" in "LIBERTY" is very squished/smooshed against the rim. Error or not? I'm guessing not, but thoughts are welcome
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    Brandon Purdum, Jul 12, 2023
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  3. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Welcome to CT. What you are seeing is the result of severe die deterioration. The US Mint tried to get as many planchets struck as possible before having to change dies.
     
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  4. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Not. Good guess.
     
    eddiespin, Jul 12, 2023
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Yea. What this Joker said. :hilarious:
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  6. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Not an error, but it is a direct result of the Master Die being deformed from years of use. That Master Die will only last three more year before being replaced for the 1969 year.

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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Just an extremely worn die. Not an error by any means.
     
    Collecting Nut, Jul 12, 2023
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