1997 Mint Error ?

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  • bison903
    • Apr 2026
    #1

    1997 Mint Error ?

    Hello Everyone,
    I just sent this Lincoln to ANACS for grading, found it in my change and thought it was different so I wanted to see what they could tell me about it and I was hoping someone at LCR could give me there opinions and if is worth anything. Thanks.
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    • willbrooks
      Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

      • Jan 2012
      • 9477
      #2
      Post strike damage. It was abused after it left the mint. Worth 1 cent, if that. Sorry.
      All opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by willbrooks or his affiliates. Taking them may result in serious side effects. Results may vary. Offer not valid in New Jersey.

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        • simonm
          Member
          • Sep 2010
          • 6398
          #3
          Heavily damaged...if you had posted it here first, we would have been able to save you the fees to send it in. Oh well, it's an opportunity to learn.
          My old coin album.

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            • Maineman750
              Administrator

              • Apr 2011
              • 12079
              #4
              Just damage as Will stated. You really should post pics here before sending to a TPG or attributer,we can save you some money.
              https://www.ebay.com/sch/maineman750...75.m3561.l2562

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                • GrumpyEd
                  Member
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 7229
                  #5
                  It's damaged and zinc rot.
                  Cents made from mid 1982 on are copper plated zinc, If damaged and exposed to the environment they rot like that.
                  If you do metal detecting you find a lot of cents like that.

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                    • georoxx
                      #6
                      Is this a spoof..?

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                        • enamel7
                          Paid Member

                          • Apr 2009
                          • 4047
                          #7
                          Originally posted by georoxx
                          Is this a spoof..?
                          I was wondering the same thing.

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                            • simonm
                              Member
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 6398
                              #8
                              Guys, let's all be aware that we too were newbies at one time, and needed to learn the key differences between PMD and genuine mint errors. What we may recognize as obvious may not be as obvious to some. That's what the forum is here for...to learn.
                              My old coin album.

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                                • georoxx
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by simonm
                                  Guys, let's all be aware that we too were newbies at one time, and needed to learn the key differences between PMD and genuine mint errors. What we may recognize as obvious may not be as obvious to some. That's what the forum is here for...to learn.
                                  Sorry, Simon. I guess I kind of discounted the newbie theory when I saw Years Collecting:45 years...on his profile.

                                  My mistake.

                                  Welcome aboard.

                                  -George

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