Shark fin on top of Lincoln's hair. Uneven hair line top back of hair.

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  • Sheila ruley
    Paid Member

    • May 2016
    • 2504

    #1

    Error Other | Shark fin on top of Lincoln's hair. Uneven hair line top back of hair.

    Any suggestions on what is going on with his hair?
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  • stoneman227
    Member
    • Jun 2012
    • 2086

    #2
    Part of Abes hair has been isolated by over abrasion. Cool , Abe has a cowlick !
    So sad ... My reverse consumption engine was a broken fuel gauge ... gonna look at coins now. John

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    • mustbebob
      Lincoln Cent Variety Expert
      • Jul 2008
      • 12758

      #3
      That's pretty cool looking. Since it is copper, it can't be a gas bubble. My guess is a die gouge or dent or maybe abrasion.
      Bob Piazza
      Former Lincoln Cent Attributer Coppercoins.com

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      • stoneman227
        Member
        • Jun 2012
        • 2086

        #4
        Bob , I thought the hair hits its high point at that spot under the W. That the reason I thought it to be a result of over abrasion.

        John
        So sad ... My reverse consumption engine was a broken fuel gauge ... gonna look at coins now. John

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        • willbrooks
          Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

          • Jan 2012
          • 9477

          #5
          I agree with John. Normal hair is closest to the motto beneath the W. The part that appears to be sticking up is where it should be and other parts are missing. I can only conclude die abrasion or a partially filled die in that area. It is a very cool effect, though. Looks like he needs a comb.
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          • jfines69
            Member
            • Jun 2010
            • 28848

            #6
            Cool looking... Appears to be die abrasion to me also... I also see that the area around the TY is abraded as well as below the chin and the tie/jacket area!!!
            Jim
            (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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            • mustbebob
              Lincoln Cent Variety Expert
              • Jul 2008
              • 12758

              #7
              Bob , I thought the hair hits its high point at that spot under the W. That the reason I thought it to be a result of over abrasion.
              I agree also John. Abrasion is most likely. I just didn't spend enough time looking at it. Good call!
              Bob Piazza
              Former Lincoln Cent Attributer Coppercoins.com

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              • grnwavdav
                Member
                • Oct 2008
                • 2485

                #8
                Bed-head Abe!

                David Miller - CONECA member

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