1956 Wheatie, Is This Post Mint Damage

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cpfull Pillar of the Community United States 603 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 7:30 pm I came across this wheatie today, at first I thought it was post mint damage, like from a keychain coin holder or necklace bevel, especialy because of the section at 6 o'clock on the reverse that does not have the wierd edge. However it also has the look of a train wheel around the rim (no pictures, camera in Chicago). I seem to remember reading that this may be caused by a out of collar strike. I am going to search the archives to try and find it, but if anyone can answer here as well I would appreciate it. Here are the scans, they are dark, and Like I said, I can't get a picture of the rim till later. The coin weighs 46 grn's compared to 48 on the 4 other cents I weighed, and has a slightly smaller diameter. Edited by cpfull 08/12/2007 7:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Vaslin Pillar of the Community United States 914 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 7:33 pm Like a 'die adjustment'? http://cgi.ebay.com/Die-Adjustment-...cmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/NO-DATE-LINCOLN...NT_W0QQitemZ 260148296705QQihZ016QQcategoryZ524QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Edited by Vaslin 08/12/2007 7:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
cpfull Pillar of the Community United States 603 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 7:51 pm I forgot about my scope, here are btter pics of the area at 6 o'clock on the reverse and the edge. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 10:06 pm That is the effect that is seen on a coin that was part of what is called an Encased Cent. if you follow this link, you'll see what an Encased Cent is. they are and were made as novelty items, good luck charms, etc. by private companies. Technically, your coin shows the damage done to the coin. It has no extra value. http://cgi.ebay.com/1946-Encased-Ce...da_W0QQitemZ 290147545430QQcmdZViewItem Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 10:13 pm I agree with foundinrolls,, that effect is from being encased. Metalman Report this Post to the Staff
cpfull Pillar of the Community United States 603 Posts	Posted 08/12/2007 11:23 pm I thought it was something like that, but there I wanted to get some input from people with more experience. Now it's back to the pile o' wheaties. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 08/14/2007 1:15 pm Exactly what foundinrolls said. Nice to see you sharing your knowledge Bill... Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 08/14/2007 8:44 pm My pleasure Charles....Thank for your kind comment. Being a died in the wool roll searcher has given me the opportunity to see just about everything that can happen to a coin:-) Report this Post to the Staff
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