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1971 S Penny Die Chip Error - Lincoln "Cowlick"

I have a 1971 S Penny with what looks like a die chip at the top of Lincoln's head. Don't think it's PMD but unsure. Penny's not in good condition overall. Thoughts?





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  • telephoto1telephoto1 Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like the rare "Bird Pooped On Abe's Head" variety. B)
    It looks a different color than the surrounding metal so I'd suggest taking a toothpick or Q-Tip soaked in acetone and gently prodding it to see if it's just some crud.


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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,943 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's glue or something gross.

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  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 9,873 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Can't 100% tell from the pics but lamination error?

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  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,220 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome. If you have some acetone, soak it to dissolve the goop. Cover the dish cause it evaporates fast. And no flames! Good luck

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,769 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I vote with the "goop" crowd.

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