1956 D LWC die chip

[Ronald]

At first glance this coin appeared to be gouged. After scoping it is seen to be a raised area of copper (visible verdigris). In searching the possibilities I assume this to be caused by a chipped die allowing this portion of the field and face to be minted this way. Other opinions will be appreciated.
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[MintErrors]

In my opinion, it looks suspicious. The area of Lincolnall around the area is heavily worn, and this looks relatively recent?

In my opinion, whatever it is was added after it left the mint. I was heavily circulated as all areas of the face show damage and circulation wear. This should show wear on the so called die chip and protect the area around the base of this mound.

[Ronald]

In my opinion, it looks suspicious. The area of Lincolnall around the area is heavily worn, and this looks relatively recent?

In my opinion, whatever it is was added after it left the mint. I was heavily circulated as all areas of the face show damage and circulation wear. This should show wear on the so called die chip and protect the area around the base of this mound.

I see what you are saying. The color/wear differential was not as noticeable before magnification and change in lighting. I could think of no other way for this kind of damage/erroring on one side only, other than a damaged die, but with that I do understand, sometimes there is just no way to know what has taken place in the life of a penny. Thank you for your inputs.

[mustbebob]

I could think of no other way for this kind of damage/erroring on one side only, other than a damaged die,

There are literally a million ways a coin can be damaged, especially outside the mint. Unless we see it actually being done, there is no way to know (just as you said). However, we do know exactly how dies are made, and we also know with relative certainty what does and doesn't happen during the striking process. I agree with Gary and his analysis. To me, there is no way this was a damaged die and done at the mint. If it were, there would be thousands of them.

[Ronald]

There are literally a million ways a coin can be damaged, especially outside the mint. Unless we see it actually being done, there is no way to know (just as you said). However, we do know exactly how dies are made, and we also know with relative certainty what does and doesn't happen during the striking process. I agree with Gary and his analysis. To me, there is no way this was a damaged die and done at the mint. If it were, there would be thousands of them.

Thank you.