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I've had this coin for a long time, just like the way it looks. Any ideas what would cause this sort of damage?


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Maybe a stamp of some sort?
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A guy that has a hammer with too much time their hands?
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Sorry I don't know what going on, but my posts are getting mixed together. The pictures aren't matching
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Somebody used the cent to tap and seat a ball mill into it's collet?
Picture isn't exactly a ball mill but close enough to relay the idea.


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Looks cool though! Even if its PMD...keep it...weird
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