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    1889 Indian Head Penny

    I was looking at my Indian Head pennies and noticed (it was hard to see as they are very worn) a "dot" between the "8" and the "9" on the date of this 1889 Indian Head penny. I know if it was cleaned up it would be easier to see, but I'm not about to clean it so the pictures will have to do. Hopefully, someone can see what I'm talking about and maybe give me some advice on it. As I stated, the coin is pretty worn, but I would be too, after 135 years. IMG_591.JPG IMG_591.JPG IMG_591.JPG IMG_594.JPG IMG_595.JPG
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    In my opinion, it appears to be something that resembles a dot, but is not significant. I just think its a coincidence, not done at the mint. That coin may have some environmental damage on it. It may have been in the ground. That pitting look is a classic sign of environmental damage.

    I don't have the numbers for an Indian head working die, but I think it might be close to what a working die for Lincoln cents would be. The Lincoln working dies can last up to 1 million strikes before the end of their service life. IF this Indian had a dot on it, it probably would have been found on a BU example a long time ago.
    Gary Kozera
    Website: https://MintErrors.org

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