1998 Lincoln Penny with Die Chip across Lincolns left leg

Is this a DC or a lamination. Can

 

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The line on Abe appears to be a small die gouge.

 

^^^ agreed, a die scratch or gouge

 

Thank you!

 

You're Welcome.
I was thinking eye gouge also.

 

I saw that line as well but I wasnt sure hahaha

 

It could also be a simple plating blister. It's a copper plated zinc cent.

 

You are correct, but tell me why it isn't a plating blister.

 

I am just guesing. Is it because there is no other blistering on the coin on both sides

 

@ARBIE SANTOS Are you sure the coin shows no other plating issues?

 

I don't understand your question
What's your point?

Do you know what a linear plating bubble/blister is?
They occur in all sizes and shapes.

 

"Do you know what a linear plating bubble/blister is?"

Yes and you are on the right track.

 

The scratch line does draw the conclusions mentioned, but I thought the OP asked about the lump on the thigh , which could be a very small die chip. Both could be the caused by the same event. IMO. I doubt any value, but you have a good eye! Jim

 

Plating issue.

 

It looks like a plating blister to me as well.

 

The coin appears to have a minor linear plating issue that shows on both sides.
Plating blisters can appear anywhere and any shape.
With linear plating it is rare to have a line that doesn't conform with the other lines.
The scratch on Abe appears to be going a different direction.
It also appears to be thinner and raised higher than the rest of the plating lines.
This is just my 2 cents.

 

One other point to mention would be that the line/scratch doesn't appear to go on top of the leg as you would expect from a plating blister, it appears to go behind his leg.