Question About Reverse Of 1961 Penny

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Jblau190 Valued Member United States 78 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 01:35 am I noticed the rim seems to have separated during the minting process below the "E" of "CENT". What is the name of this type of error? Thank you guys! Report this Post to the Staff

HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25542 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 01:42 am This is post-mint damage. It did not occur during the minting of this cent. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Jblau190 Valued Member United States 78 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 01:44 am Are you sure? Seems odd how its solid/not loose as I would expect. Plus wouldnt it have most likely broken off if that was the case? Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74876 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 02:17 am This is damage. It did not happen during the minting process. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25542 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 02:22 am At some point after leaving the mint, something bashed into the rim and shoved part of it up. Trust me, this is not a mint error. Others will weigh in with the same opinion shortly. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19221 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 07:55 am Yes, post-strike damage. Rim received a horizontal/lateral hit and a portion was 'shoved' inward. Copper is a relatively soft metal and can be moved/bent/folded when hit--especially laterally. Edited by ijn1944 08/21/2023 08:59 am Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 08:52 am Agree, coin took a hit. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 09:47 am Sheared and displaced metal from the rim. Something hit the rim after it was minted. Copper is a fairly soft metal and can be bent without breaking quite easily. It's only attached to the coin at the rim and isn't attached to the field. You may be able to check this with a thread by working it under the pointed end. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Edited by Yokozuna 08/21/2023 09:51 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97793 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 2:56 pm agree, a glancing hit while in circulation. 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
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 4:00 pm damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Jblau190 Valued Member United States 78 Posts	Posted 08/21/2023 5:01 pm Ok I appreciate the info. I never would have thought this was PMD. Now I know! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
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