Median (bisecting) split die 1983 D cent?

Would this be considered a split die, bisecting the body? Coin is normal on the reverse. http://www.error-ref.com/median--bisecting--split-die.html

 

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That's an elongated plating disturbance. Common on copper plated zinc cents.

 

So more like this: http://www.error-ref.com/BlisteredPlating.html

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Exactly. If you're ever in doubt about plating issues, you can give it a gentle poke with a toothpick, and it will usually collapse.

 

It's most likely a linear plating blister. However, since the ridge weakens where it crosses some of the higher portions of Lincoln's coat, it could also be a linear die dent.