Yes, you are correct. It's all unfortunately PMD (Post Mint Damage). This Wheat cent is now only good for Copper melt value. Still keep it since it's a Wheat cent.
Some kind of cutting tool, if the cut marks are straight across from each other. Or slightly off set will lead to exactly what. A cutter like for paper will be offset, a handtool like side cutters will be straight. Now figure out is it 1918,28,38,48? The rim and style I guess is 28/38.
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