1969 d penny year error?

HI again. The date on this penny really stood out. Can you guys tell me why?

 

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It is a 1961 not a 1969 as your title states..

1960's Cents were minted in such a way that the dates seem very bold at times.
It's normal.. not a Mint Error

 

The only error I see is your listing it as a '69 D and showing us a '61.

 

Sorry posted date wrong. But thanks for everyone's help.

 

The dies for the lincoln cent where re-mastered in 1968 for the 1969 year issue.
Pre- 1969 cent dies were made with a Bold Relief. Or High Relief. They do stand out from the more modern ones. Especially when the have some luster on them.
Compare any pre-"68" with a 1970's cent and then compare that to a Shield Cent, and you should notice the "Evolution" of this coin.

 

The date reads the same when the coin is upside down!

 

You are so right. If there laying on a table, you can mostly pick them out right away. You really don't need a lope. Also the cents seem to hold up better. Thanks for this info. What wondering why. But now i know for sure. Thanks

 

Now thats brilliant thinking