Reverse Marks

[Davedawg]

Long, rectangular, obtuse marking from the base of the right-most column all the way to rim between the T and E in STATES. There's also a similar mark above Lincoln's head and a small parallel mark to the right of the column near the main mark. Any opinions?

[Steven]

I just read something by Mike Diamond discussing this. He believes that these are die scrapes possibly caused by a feed finger.
Steven

[Shingpumps]

Seen em'. Always wanted to know what they were.

[mikediamond]

Although die scrapes usually occur in groups, I suppose a single one is also possible. The direction is the same as other cents with die scrapes that I've examined.