199? Lincoln Cent missing letters, numbers

Hello All,

I am wondering if someone can tell me what is up with this 1994 penny? It is as if much of the lettering and numbering has been "rubbed off".

For instance there is no "LI" in LIBERTY, and I think it is 1995, but it may be 1993 or other.

On the reverse it is missing "STATES OF", among other things.

The weird thing is that the rims on this coin seem fine, so it is not like the whole coin was rubbed against something, just certain parts are missing for some reason.

I did see one Youtube video of someone with a similar coin while researching, but I don't know if it is the same issue.

Any info is appreciated!

 

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Post mint damage. Ware and tare. 1 cent.

 

Looks like it could be a weak strike. The striations on the reverse weak spots seem to go in the same directions. NE to SW.

 

No

I disagree

The Cent was struck with an overused Die.
Both sides are just Struck Through

 

Just a grease-filled die. I have several dozen cents that look just like yours.

 

I see "1996" as the date.

 

Ware and tare and I see 1996

 

minor filled dies
on both sides

 

Doesn't anyone know how to properly spell the 2 words wear and tear?

 

Where?

 

tear drops?

 

Your spot on today. How was vacation. Did you miss the apple

 

If your from boston. yeah

 

I am at the airport right now!
NGC submission waiting for me at my job!
Look out for some new threads by me soon!

 

Noorth end

 

Oh get home

 

Be safe

 

Thanks Paddy,

So I take it these are common errors, as furryfrog mentioned yesterday he has dozens like this?

 

Here are a few of mine. I keep them in a separate container just for fun.

 

Yep, that looks like what I have. Thanks for enlightening me!