Another Vandalized Coin? Or Possible Error? (1971-D Half Dollar)

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Idacostya Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:19 pm We have here a 1971-D Kennedy half dollar with what appears to be a raised/smashed part of the field and rim (Obverse). On the Reverse it looks to be caved inward, which is leaning me toward a vandalized coin (maybe with a punch of sorts/hammer?). However, the coin still maintains it's round shape, if hit with a hammer it would surely widen that area, right? I have never seen anything like this. I just want others opinions of what may have happened here, so as I continue with CRH and collecting I will have an idea of what to look for. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:20 pm Another ruined coin. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:23 pm Quote: as I continue with CRH and collecting I will have an idea of what to look for. Don't look for coins like this one. Report this Post to the Staff
RoyCoinBoy Pillar of the Community United States 1609 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:30 pm The bank elves were hungry.. Report this Post to the Staff
Idacostya Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:33 pm Quote: Don't look for coins like this one. I probably should have said, What not to look for. Report this Post to the Staff
Druu Pillar of the Community United States 1000 Posts	Posted 04/11/2017 9:37 pm You coin was whacked on the reverse, which is where you're seeing the indentation. The metal was displaced towards the obverse of the coin. the raised area looks like it was forcibly sanded down instead of being worn down over time. The sanding looks like it affected some of JFK's hair as well. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/12/2017 2:37 pm I suspect road kill. Report this Post to the Staff
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