1957 D Penny - Why Does It Look Like It's Been Melted

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hmabbitt07 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 10/02/2024 11:39 pm I found this 1957 D Wheat penny that looks like it's been melted. The top of the rim is melted and the letters look like they dropped from melting but would that mean it's a mint error or did this happen after it was out on the streets, lol So, the L in Liberty in non existent and you can see where the C on cent in the back started to melt too. Was this done while making the coin or after it was sent out!? Please lmk if you need better or particular area of the coin. Thank you in advice for taking your time to teach me, I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day! Report this Post to the Staff

Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6988 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 12:23 am That cent was picked up from a parking lot or side of the road and then put back into circulation for many years causing the sharp damage to wear down...I say spend it or put in your junk copper pile. Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 04:30 am It's definitely a spender. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 07:14 am Your pics are fine, but this is all mechanical damage as stated above. "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
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19110 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 07:23 am Post-strike damage, with much of it 'softened' in appearance through circulation wear. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94636 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 07:33 am In the future, please try to post a full coin image of both sides, not just the portions. But this coin was heavily damaged, then through circulation, the marks got worn down. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 09:22 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19930 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 2:25 pm PMD Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73579 Posts	Posted 10/03/2024 11:04 pm To CCF! Just a parking lot coin. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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