I have looked at this 1967 Cent and at first glance noticed the "S" in the word States was barely visible as was the "E" below it. But then I took a closer look and now I am stumped. Were the 1967 cents ever printed over another coin?? Im working on getting better pics but this is what I have for now. I know its a little a hard to see but there is a light print either over or under the cent print
It looks like the missing letters were caused by a grease-filled die. It is very, very common particularly on Lincoln cents. The odd marks on the obverse just look like circulation damage. Chris PS. It would be a lot easier if you posted your photos "full frame" rather than "thumbnail".
The area around "States Of" is directly opposite the bottom of Lincolns bust and often didn't strike up well.
I have seen numerous photos of early San Francisco cents which are weak in exactly the same place. The S mint wheat cents often have a weak O in ONE CENT.
