PART II. Die Varieties:

Misapplied Frosting:

Frosting Slops Over the Edge of the Design Element

Definition: When the frosting is misapplied to the working die and covers areas that are to be left uncovered.

The image to the left of this reverse die 2009-S(FY) Proof Lincoln cent shows frosting between the book and Lincoln’s thumb. Also seen is frosting spill over on the entire length of Lincoln’s thumb. The image to the right is normal