here a link that might help on this 1995. link: http://coins.about.com/od/US-Small-...al-Penny-Key-Dates-Rarities-And-Varieties.htm scroll down to the 1995. doubling with be on the "BER" of LIBERTY.
Not a cud, either, which is a die break that involves, both, the rim and the field. It looks like circulation damage to me, but the photo could be a little clearer. Chris
1995 erty shift.. http://www.coppercoins.com/lincoln/diestate.php?date=1995&die_id=1995p1do002&die_state=mds EDS markers Obverse Markers for this die state are not yet known. Reverse Markers for this die state are not yet known. MDS markers Obverse A die gouge near the top of the 1 in the date. Reverse A small die gouge below the far right memorial base. A die gouge shows on the left memorial base tip. A small die scratch from the bottom of the U of UNITED. Reverse is MDS. LDS markers Obverse Markers for this die state are not yet known. Reverse Markers for this die state are not yet known. Value Information The values represented here are based on sales results, auction results, and information derived from overall percentage based values given for lower grade specimens in other guides and sales sheets. It is not intended to be interpreted as a buy or sell price nor intent to purchase on behalf of this site. It is only to be used as a guide F...................5.00 VF..................10.00 EF..................15.00 AU..................20.00 UNC.................30.00 MS63................55.00 MS65................100.00 Quick Links... Go to the date guide main page Back to the 1995 date guide page Check out the 1994 date guide Check out the 1996 date guide 1995P-1DO-002 | CLASS 5 (MDS) CONECA: 2-O-V | Crawford:CDDO-002 Wexler: WDDO-002 | FS#:UNKNOWN coin photographed is credited to Bill Slaughter. Doubling can be seen in LIBER of LIBERTY, on IN GOD, and portions of the vest.
Well, from those pictures posted by kaosleeroy108, I would say you would have to be extremely knowledgeable to see these faults. To me it would be too time consuming to search for such infinitesimal findings. Dave
I hate to say it but I agree with dt menace , it's just the usual plating blisters from where the zinc core is starting to rot
Thank you everyone for the insight. Things aren't always what they seem to be with these coins...get's a little tricky