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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome. Keep in mind that people will drill or punch holes in coins for various reasons all the time. For example, to wear as a pendant. So temper your expectations accordingly.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just a bit of mischief.  to the CCF! |
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 United States
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Did not come from the mint that way. It was drilled or punched from the reverse out the obverse. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Definitely PMD (Post Mint Damage). |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Post mint damage.
Somebody took a nail and drove it through the coin using a hammer.
(BTW - Lincoln was shot in the back of the head, not the side of the head.)
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Rest in Peace
United States
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As others have posted, it's just a damaged coin. Sometimes holes were punched into coins to use them as key rings or bracelet charms. No harm in asking. Keep hunting! |
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United States
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I believe that is called the "assassin" variety error damaged cent.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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To the Forum. |
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United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2207 Posts |
Perhaps this was in Lincoln's breast coat pocket as he was shot? :)
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
All kidding aside, it's just damage. Really.
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Moderator
United States
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to the CCF. Simply a damaged coin. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2207 Posts |
"Never believe everything you read on the Internet."
--Abe Lincoln
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Welcome to CCF! PMDHey, not all is lost...you can put it on a necklace now!  Edited by BadThad
05/20/2018 03:05 am
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