1989 1 Cent is this a mint error??

Theres a 2 in between I and B

 

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Hi. I don't see exactly where you see a 2.

 

It is just what happens when a Copper Plated Zinc planchet is struck with a worn die. It is called a Die Deterioration strike.

There is no 2 there.. there is no reason for the US Mint to stick a numeral between 2 letters. Just a plating issue.

 

Are you sure you did not mean two I's between the L & B? @paddyman98 is correct on die deterioration. Perhaps a possible reverse clash in bay 3 but also may be a plating blister. I can't be sure based on this photo.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia

 

Check these links. They might help.
lincoln-cent-bies
BIE Lincoln Cents

 

Ok thank you I'll check them out

 

I can see the 2, but it is too small to have ever been anything on a cent. I see shapes in clouds too.

 

Hey a man can dream cant he lol