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Subject: Submission for Collectors' Clearinghouse: Authentic 1974-P Lincoln Cent Error Mistakenly Labeled "Bent" by Editor,I am writing to submit an extraordinary 1974 Philadelphia Lincoln Cent major striking error for review by Mike Diamond and the Collectors' Clearinghouse column.Despite containing definitive, textbook diagnostics of a mint-made mechanical mishap, this coin has been repeatedly returned by major third-party grading services (including PCGS and ANACS) with a generic "Bent / Damaged" assessment. I am attaching the official high-resolution PCGS TrueView digital images, which clearly demonstrate the engineering physics of a live minting press and entirely rule out post-mint alteration. An expert examination of these professional photographs reveals three clear, undeniable mint-made diagnostics:Perfect Obverse/Reverse "Design Alignment" Paradox: The reverse of the coin is structurally pristine. The Lincoln Memorial and peripheral lettering are crisp, flat, and entirely unaffected by the dramatic distortion on the front. If this deformation were caused by post-mint tools, vices, or hammers, the kinetic force required to alter the obverse would have flattened or obliterated the opposing reverse details. The untouched reverse proves the coin was resting securely against a flat, protective reverse die during the impact.Distinct Multi-Image Brockage Sequence: Directly to the right of Lincoln’s primary profile is a clear, overlapping second profile—complete with a ghosted nose, chin, and throat line blending into the field near the date. This indicates a classic die-cap or Brockage sequence where a previously struck coin shifted inside the coining chamber and acted as an intermediate die face.Flawless "Fold-Over" Edge Crimp (12 O'Clock): Above the word "WE", the rim features a smooth, glassy, and completely un-struck fold. The microscopic metal grain flows seamlessly up and over this boundary without any tearing, stress discoloration, or mechanical tool marks. This details the exact entry and exit point of a vertical or misaligned planchet feed caught instantaneously under hydraulic pressure.The third-party graders clearly defaulted to a "bent" classification due to the coin's warped, non-circular shape, completely overlooking the internal numismatic evidence.I believe the documentation of this coin would be of immense value to the Coin World readership, serving as a textbook case study on how complex striking physics can be misattributed as damage by assembly-line grading screeners.Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to numismatic education. I look forward to hearing your perspective on this remarkable piece.Sincerely,[Your Name][Your Phone Number][Your Email Address]