Die crack 2002 Lincoln question

[tmoore139]

Hi,
My name is Ted and I am new to this forum. I am unable to find any info on the internet about this error penny that I have found and hope some one can help? It is a 2002-D with what I call a heavy beard, it's a raised straight line starting between the G O of god and goes through lincoln's head to just passed the chin. The line is 12mm long and is real thick at the beard. Is this a die crack or a gouge? I have seen pics of the so called speared bison and it looks similar. Can this be rarer?

[diamond]

It's not a die crack. It could be a die gouge or a long, thin die dent. It could also be an elongated gas bubble. The best way to test for the latter is to place the coin under a microscope and press gently on the ridge with the tip of a toothpick. If the metal flexes, it's a gas bubble or "blister". If it doesn't flex, then it's die damage.

[tmoore139]

thanks

Thanks for the info!