1989 Lincoln Memorial Penny-Lrg. Die Chip Reverse

Hi guys,

I have this 1989 Lincoln Memorial Penny and noticed a large die chip on the Reverse covering the "F" in FG along with a die crack next to it. I also see cracks along the rims of the penny on both obverse and reverse. Are these cracks along the rim due to a worn die?

 

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Yes this is an extreme example of a worn die,the ridge ring is as good as it gets still just a cent.

 

That’s one of the most common places for a crack to develop on this type of coin. Congrats on the find.

 

Die Deterioration

 

Agree with above. The ring is evidence of a deterioration, the die cracks and the die chip is evidence of a failing die…so not as extreme as a shattered die but well on it’s way…Spark

 

@Rosalita

Great photos! What sort of camera are you using?

 

Agreed, this is an example of a die at the end of its life. Nice find!

 

Boy, that's an ugly one.
Not worth anything but a great example of severe die deterioration.

 

Look at Cuds on U.S. Coins : Cuds on Coins (cuds-on-coins.com)
The 1989 had many examples. This may be a pre-cud.

 

Yes, these dies were ready to give out. Besides the chip and crack, see all the wrinkling? It means they took a lot of punches.

 

Good example to keep for comparing to others. I haven't seen such an obvious example, but then I ignore cents, especially after 1982.