1982 Lincoln Penny with lettering cut by rim on reverse???

I found this 1982 Lincoln Penny with the rim of the reverse cutting the word "AMERICA" in half almost???

 

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Sorry..I have no excuse for that one..still learning, and thank you

 

Struck with a Worn Die. It may be wear from the collar rubbing on the die.
Is it zinc or copper?

 

I'm so sorry, I am still trying to figure this all out, I'm pretty new here. I actually do not have a scale right now, so I really do not know.

 

I agree with a alurid said. Worn die strike...

 

A worn and tired Die struck that.

Welcome to CT.

 

Thank you everyone, I am really learning a lot here.

 

It's an unusual form of die deterioration called "peripheral die expansion and erosion". It seems restricted to 1982 cents. Many die pairs are affected. Here's more information: http://www.error-ref.com/?s=die+expansion+and+erosion

 

Thank you all so much, for the knowledge and your kindness, I really enjoy this site.