1982 D Small Date - With Horned "t" Jagged "u" And Hooked "e"

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Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 6:23 pm Hey Guys, This is a standard 2.5 gram Small Date Copper. When I put this under the microscope, I noticed some weird indentions on the obverse: "In God We Trust" First, the "E" in WE seems to hook out. The "U" seems to have jagged little cuts at the ends. And the "T" seems to have Horns.... Or am I just seeing things? I have also included a couple of pics of the tails where they may be some doubling on the first "s" on states. I am not too sure? I hope this wasn't one of Satan's pennies...lol. Would love to hear your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21614 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 7:22 pm Looks like Die Deterioration with a Ridge Ring forming Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 7:27 pm Coins in circulation can experience a wide variety of things that can alter them on a micro level. While the things we find can be interesting, these type of things are not official mint errors. Some friendly advice would be to visit error-ref.com and find out what actual errors are so that you will know what to look for. While it will take some time to read about actual errors, not only can it be fun, but in the long run it can save you time b/c you will have a much better grasp on what you are finding. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 7:58 pm to CCF. 2.5 grams means it is a zinc not copper. I see no errors or varieties,I see a spender... sorry. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:03 pm Agree, some Die Deterioration, pretty normal-looking coin. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:08 pm Wait, so what you are saying is this is not an error coin? Are you serious? Look at the inside of the "U." It even has a little heart in the middle. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34419 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:24 pm Quote: It even has a little heart in the middle. Yes that could be, but under closer examination that mark looks a bit more like an ugg boot. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:32 pm @spence. This coin is "BootLeg" Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:36 pm Not a "guy" but my opinion is similar to what others have said above, no mint error, just some Die Deterioration with your small date zinc cent. Keep searching, we'll be here for ya. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34419 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:40 pm Quote: This coin is "BootLeg" Even better! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 01/17/2021 8:43 pm Thanks, Guys and Gals, for checking the coin out providing your input, and I appreciate the good tips. Report this Post to the Staff
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1982 D Small Date - With Horned "T" Jagged "U" And Hooked "E"