1946 S Error Penny? Date Mintmark And All Lettering On Obverse And Reverse Look Mushed Or Smashed.

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BufordT1035 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 08/02/2022 9:58 pm On this 1946S cent all the lettering to include the date and mintmark on both the obverse and reverse looks mushed or smashed. Lincoln's face and head looks normal in comparison. Photos are not the best but hopefully good enough that the expanded lettering can be observed. Is this considered an error or is it considered MD. THANX in advance for your opinions. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/02/2022 10:01 pm Looks pretty normal so far. Closeups might help. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19288 Posts	Posted 08/02/2022 10:18 pm I'm thinking post-strike damage. Likely a combination of circulation flattening and perhaps a short period of time as a Dryer Coin. I've seen similar cents over the years--not many, but a few dozen. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99409 Posts	Posted 08/02/2022 11:58 pm looks like a coin that was put to work and got all worn down and dinged up. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 08/03/2022 12:05 am I agree, normal coin that has circulated. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34458 Posts	Posted 08/03/2022 03:20 am @buf, rather than Machine Doubling, I'm in agreement with the others that you have circulation flattening to explain the broader letters. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
bugil46 Pillar of the Community United States 579 Posts	Posted 08/03/2022 08:56 am Normal Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 08/03/2022 09:53 am Just circulation mushing. KK Report this Post to the Staff
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