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Thread: Broadstrike and shadow in front of Abe's face

06-10-2018 #1
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Broadstrike and shadow in front of Abe's face
This 1999 cent has a clear broadstrike. The 1969 S is for size comparison. There is a shadow in front of Lincoln's hair to his chin. Common in broadstrikes? What is this and does it significantly add to the interest of this coin?

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