1969d (No FG) cent 1 1

[cobymordet]

I found a few 69d's that were faint and this one that seems to extremely faint.  Is this variety similar to the JFK "no fg" variety with varying degrees of obliteration?

 

[Greenstang]

That is caused by an over polished die and is a nice example of what is known as a “floating roof”.
 This can be found on most years of Memorial cents.
 

[cobymordet]

On 3/5/2024 at 7:51 PM, Greenstang said:

That is caused by an over polished die and is a nice example of what is known as a “floating roof”.
 This can be found on most years of Memorial cents.

The floating roof is of no consequence, I am interested in the no FG piece

[Greenstang]

The no FG is part of a floating roof along with the weak Lincoln.  
They are all caused by the overpolishing of the die.

[J P M]

It is still there, I can see it.

[powermad5000]

It is barely there but what is happening on this coin was summarized excellently by @Greenstang.

I still as of yet do not have a floating roof, so kudos on the find. 

[cobymordet]

 

On 3/5/2024 at 8:07 PM, Greenstang said:

The no FG is part of a floating roof along with the weak Lincoln.  
They are all caused by the overpolishing of the die.

LOL, I really do learn something new everyday!  I was unaware that it was a package deal.  I also thought the floating roof was a click-bait common occurrence.  Regarding the no FG piece.  the F is light and I can't see the G. would this fit the variety or must the FG be completely absent?

[Greenstang]

It would still fit in the category of a floating roof. The main thing is that there are no
vertical lines showing on the roof.