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New Member
United States
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I have a 1965 half dollar that I originally thought was shot by a bullet. I searched for othe coins that were shot and the coins look nothing like the one I have. Most of the coins had a hole in them. This makes me wonder if the coin I have is one shot by a bullet or possibly a mint error? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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 To the CCF Has to be some sort of damage. That is impossible to happen during the striking of the coin which is the only time a mint error can occur. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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 Though it does seem to look like it was struck by a bullet. Right down to the dimple in the middle. Perhaps it had a low velocity so it wrapped the coin around itself instead of penetrating through it. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507Edited by chafemasterj
01/22/2020 6:15 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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low velocity round. Maybe a .22 short out of a small handgun? .22 short doesn't have much power as a cartridge to begin with, and out of a short barrel is less than useless. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I didn't realize that they also made coins out of rubber !  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The stuff in the dimple looks like lead. Is the bullet still squished in there? The center circle part looks like the back end of a bullet that didn't deform. What does the other side look like?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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To Me it looks like a .22 hollow point hit it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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OR just put in a vice and hammered.
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Moderator
 United States
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to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Some powerful air rifles with large .22 cal led bullet will cause that effect , all depends on the distance the shot was fired from. It definitely was hit by a bullet and the coin was placed on a soft background surface, like plywood.
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you all for your help. I thought it looked like a bullet mark. Somebody had good aim!!
I appreciate each one of you for your input. Also thank you for welcoming me to the forum!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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How does one come across a coin shot by a bullet? Either you found this in scrap (or someone else did) or someone you know did the shooting. Bottom line is, it's a shame another coin is lost.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have to agree with justcarl I can't imagine a bb or 22 cal would be powerful enough. A SW40 would put a good dent in it with a flat nose round. But not that extreme. I think justcarl is right.
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Posted 01/22/2020 6:12 pm
