Die Deterioration Damage?

[AstroRaider]

Here is an example of a rather troubled 1989D Lincoln Cent.

Is the issue a result of major die deterioration damage?

http://www.lincolncentresource.net/forums/picture.php?albumid=245&pictureid=4470

Thanks for any comments...

[hasfam]

Yes Allan, you are correct with MD. It also suffers from heavy circulation wear as well.