1988 P Lincoln penny ?

Good afternoon,
The penny doesn't look to have been struck, also where the bend is, the coin seems thicker, than tapers.
Ps I'm working on getting a better camera, I apologise for the crappy pics.
Thanks in advance
Dottie

 

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What you have is a case of Post Mint Damage. Somehow, it was bent after leaving the mint.

 

What exactly do you mean by it doesn't look to have been struck?

 

I agree with furryfrog02 I to believe it's PMD. IMO
Dave

 

There is quite a mark between States & of. "S" & "O" are both flat.
PMD for me too.

 

My apologies, I have to edit, I meant to say,it doesn't look to be struck by anything; that you!

 

When you use the term "struck" it suggests you're talking about when the coin itself was struck as opposed to some sort of post-mint damage. Just something to keep in mind.

 

These zincs get pulverized easily.