1987 Lincoln Ear Deformity

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  1. Zimmer118

    Zimmer118 New Member

    What do you make of the spike-like trail extending from Lincoln's ear on this 87? I've looked at it under a 15x loupe and it's not a scratch. IMG_20160202_151822566_HDR[1].jpg

    Common die deterioration?

    Thanks
     
    Zimmer118, Feb 2, 2016
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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    PMD
     
    Treashunt, Feb 2, 2016
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  4. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Two conveniently placed hits/gouges or the like..
     
    BooksB4Coins, Feb 2, 2016
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  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    What they said...
     
    furryfrog02, Feb 2, 2016
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  6. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    "Hairpin" variety. :bored::bored::bored:
     
    tommyc03, Feb 2, 2016
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  7. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    It definitely looks like a gouge on the coin. One sure way to tell is to examine it under higher magnification and see if you can see any metal pushed out along the edge (crater effect).

    I'm more interested in the "spike" to the right. It looks like it is raised.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Feb 2, 2016
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  8. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    Seconded.

    Actually, this is quite fitting imo if indeed raised.
     
    BooksB4Coins, Feb 2, 2016
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