1996 P Penny Damaged? If So From Circulation Or?

@JS, I don't see doubling on the nose or mouth, but I do see some areas where the copper plating is missing and the zinc core is visible. One thing which causes that peculiar pattern of rim erosion is placing cents in those aluminum "lucky cent" cases. However, since your coin is from 1996, I'm thinking that there is probably some other explanation. I will be interested to read what others think.

Keep looking!



to the CCF!

These have been discussed numerous times before, most going the Dryer Coin route. I say it was caught in some form of rotating mechanical device which put pressure mostly upon the rims. I have found similar and to put a common stinkin zinkin in a bezel or to encase it is ridiculous. still say it's this:



I have seen the coins caught inside these smaller machines used at a bank, they get caught in the oddest of places and cause jams that have to be forcefully cleared, or at times damages the spinning sorting drum.

I also think it has been encased, a picture from reverse probably will confirm that.