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lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 1:47 pm Found this fella while I was taking a closer look at a coin whose 2x2 had been labelled "Not Good As A Collectors Item". I don't know much about errors so I thought I'd see what folks think. I tried flipping the coin end-for-end when I took pictures. I expected to see something on both sides. I couldn't make out a date but it looks like 18?. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73806 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 2:11 pm I'm thinking Vise Job. Does not look like a Brockage error. PMD, not an error. https://www.error-ref.com/squeeze-j...-garage-job/ https://www.error-ref.com/brockage-full/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 2:50 pm Quote: Vise Job That's the first I've heard of that one. Thanks E&V. I knew it wasn't a full brockage but the incuse lettering had me fooled I guess. I probably should have weighed it too. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73806 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 3:32 pm No problem. I'm glad that I can help. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187851 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 4:29 pm I have to agree. A fun example to keep for reference though. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 4:46 pm Thanks jbuck - I plan on adding a note to the 2x2 "Vise job!" Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187851 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 5:09 pm Quote: I plan on adding a note to the 2x2 "Vise job!" Excellent! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10491 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 5:15 pm Pretty neat example of a "messed with" coin. Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/07/2026 5:27 pm Quote: Pretty neat example of a "messed with" coin Any idea what type of "blank" was used as the target of the vise job? I will weigh it tomorrow and post the result. The one side is blank and the thing seems to have some sort of a rim albeit disfigured or maybe just the result of the vise job. It is a very curious item indeed. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95076 Posts	Posted 05/08/2026 10:48 pm Quite an impressive vise job that I have seen in quite a while. 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
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10491 Posts	Posted 05/08/2026 10:57 pm Quote: Any idea what type of "blank" was used as the target of the vise job? Hopefully someone didn't grind down a Flying Eagle cent Report this Post to the Staff
lahave56 Valued Member Canada 72 Posts	Posted 05/10/2026 1:55 pm Quote: I will weigh it tomorrow and post the result The weight is 3.22g and diameter is 19.34-19.58 mm which is consistent with either indian head or Lincoln Cent. I find it interesting that the original target seems to have been a blank of the right size and weight to match the coin used for imprinting. I wish I had a way of using XRF to look at composition. It's a keeper for me for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
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