1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?

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1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?

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Hello my 1980 P Lincoln cent has lines around the rim of the coin is this a mint error?
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Re: 1980 P Lincoln cent , my coin has lines on outside rim is this an error?

#2 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

This did not happen at the Mint . I don't see what someone used to make this pattern on the coin ( Vise grip ?). Final answer : Post Mint Error .
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It may be to your advantage to learn the minting process
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#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

I agree with Paul about learning the minting process. It will save you a lot of time identifying the many non-errors you are likely going to com in contact with.

Here are some short vids that are interesting to watch.

How Coins & Errors are made:
How Coins (and errors) Are Made
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8

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