Funny Looking 'T'

[randallkrogers]

This 2023 Lincoln penny has a gash in the top left of the 'T'.in CENT. Mint error or not.... Thanks!

[occnumis2021]

looks like pmd

[MintErrors]

It's either post mint damage, damage done after it left the mint, or a very small chunk of the copper plating tore away during the strike. It's pretty minor at best. The examiners use 10x to determine if the issue is large enough to matter. If they cannot see it at 10x power, it's too minor to list.

A second closer look reveals there is more lighter surface damage around that area, so yes, I agree with OCC, and that simple answer.

[randallkrogers]

Thanks again, everyone! ~RKR