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The error you are referring to is a clip. Your coin mimics a clip, but might just be damaged. The probkem is that once the inner zinc core was exposed it deteriorates so before long it won't matter what caused it.
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Looks like post-Mint damage
The error you are referring to is a clip. Your coin mimics a clip, but might just be damaged. The probkem is that once the inner zinc core was exposed it deteriorates so before long it won't matter what caused it.
Agreed !!!
Definitely damaged. Not a genuine clip. Sorry.
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Just another damaged Lincoln cent.
@Bobjoe56 ....Welcome aboard....That is a damaged cent - PMD (Post Mint Damage) and not worth any numismatic premium. Cheers, RickO
looks like post mint damage to me as well.
Fake clip