1962 Cent - Headscratcher - Struck On Over-Struck Blank ?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,446
TerryT Pillar of the Community Canada 822 Posts	Posted 04/04/2020 5:10 pm I'm having a heck of a time trying to figure this one out. Obvious scooped-out area on the reverse, with a raised area on the rim. On the reverse, it's higher than the rest of the rim; on the obverse, there is a thin layer of metal over-lapping the rim. The side view shows that there was a collar die used, and on one image, there is a downward, curving part that looks like another coin had previously struck it. As the narrator on "The Curse of Oak Island" always says, could it be; that this one got in between the die and another planchet when it was a blank, got misshapen, and then was the next coin struck and the collar die pushed the extended area back to normal size but some went up and around the collar and dies ? Edited by TerryT 04/04/2020 5:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 04/04/2020 5:22 pm It's a strike thru with partial indent Nice find Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 04/04/2020 6:20 pm Just think, maybe the coin that caused the indent is still out there, but the chances of pairing them up again after 57 years would be kind of low. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/04/2020 6:36 pm Yes, a great find for sure! Report this Post to the Staff
johnnysprawl Pillar of the Community Canada 1621 Posts	Posted 04/04/2020 11:58 pm It looks like an indent strike from another blank planchet, but the weird outline doesn't quite line up... I think the blank planchet rim causes the warping on the struck coin when the hammer die comes down...I have a number of coins like this with the same warped rim Edited by johnnysprawl 04/04/2020 11:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/05/2020 01:25 am I suspect that this error is of standard weight, but I think it should be confirmed. Report this Post to the Staff
TerryT Pillar of the Community Canada 822 Posts	Posted 04/05/2020 01:43 am It's a bit light at 3.06 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 04/05/2020 7:30 pm Is it possible that the loss in weight be equal to the loss of weight in gouged out metal? It is possible that the planchet was damaged before striking. Report this Post to the Staff
TerryT Pillar of the Community Canada 822 Posts	Posted 04/05/2020 7:55 pm The area could not have been scooped out after minting. The leaf tips would not be down into it, and there is no sign of the slightest scrape or scratch in the depression. The raised part of the rim wouldn't have the collar die impression if damaged after minting and would show damage to the rim - look how smooth it is inside and outside. Have a look at the obverse. It's a virtually uncirculated coin with no hint of damage. Also check the obverse rim - not exactly what you would see on a normal 1962 cent - railroad and off-centre a bit, with overlapped metal. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 8 / Views: 1,446

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: Canadian Coins and Currency Forums Forum: Canadian Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.32 seconds to rattle this change.