1995 penny Mayve i see an ear indent/impression on observse

Hey everyone thanks for checking out this post, so I got my new microscope in today and I was going over this 1995 penny to see what I think it would be Ms wise(my guess at the time before using microscope was ms 64) now I'm thinking a possible higher grade but I'm no expert and that's not why I made this post haha, what has me intrigued is I think that you can clearly see the outline/well l the ear on the reverse side above the C in cent but up directly in the stairs leading up, is this an error of sorts or could it be like carbon spotting? And sorry I know-it-all counter productive using my phone to take the pictures while using the microscope, but it didn't come with its SD card so I'm making due until the SD card comes in lol

 

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I'm a bit confused, I assume you mean you see it on the reverse? The obverse is the side with Lincoln and the date. I see the mark you mean, I think it is just random marks that look something like an ear. Be careful, the biggest drawback with a microscope is it makes every little imperfection that every coin has look like something! You don't need a microscope to grade, even the professional graders don't use them for normal grading.

 

Yes sorry reverde

 

Reverse wow I can't type today

 

Understood good sir, im using about 8-10x I believe

 

I guess I missed posting this suggestion to you earlier.

For the best results, you should post "in focus," FULL IMAGE photos (after you upload your photo, two buttons appear: Thumbnail and Full Image, click Full Image and your photo appears full size on your post and are easily enlarged by clicking on it). Photograph coins on neutral backgrounds like black, grey, or white. Crop out superfluous background so just the coin shows (you can use https://www.remove.bg for free), and post photos with correct orientation so members don't have to turn their computer in some awkward fashion to view it properly. While it isn’t always necessary, it is nice to show both the obverse and reverse, even if your question is just about one side. Members can often give more valuable information having both sides to evaluate. Add close ups of areas you have questions about and make your questions as definitive as possible so we know what you are asking for. And try to have the best lighting possible to show the most favorable photo of the coin. Hope this helps in the future. Good luck.