Question On This Australia 1997 $2 Coin - What Caused The Deformation ?

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mazda New Member Australia 3 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 01:59 am Hi, I would like to receive comments from members on this well circulated 1997 Australia $2 coin. At first glance I thought the deformation was caused by cut to the side of the coin (during circulation). However when look closer, I noticed the rim of the front & back are there so it is not likely caused by cut. Also part of the front rim looks like overlaying on the word "1997". What caused these deforms ? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 02:11 am The coin took a hit that displaced some metal. Whenever you see evidence of metal moved from one place to another, you're looking at damage. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 10:00 am Definitely post-mint damage, and we could speculate endlessly on how it happened. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21601 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 10:37 am to the CCF As noted, it is just damage of some sort. There is no way that could happen during the striking of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
mazda New Member Australia 3 Posts	Posted 05/01/2021 8:51 pm Hi Numisma & Coinfrog & JimmyD, Thanks for your help and quick replies. I also believe it is post-mint damage during circulation as such error (if it was) should have been easily picked up (and disposed as waste) by The Royal Mint, even not that should be discovered at the very early circulation stage. My query is that the surface around the three indented sides are flat. When the metal being displaced by hit / impact, I thought the surface will pop up at least a little bit. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188194 Posts	Posted 05/02/2021 12:59 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
David Graham Pillar of the Community Australia 1610 Posts	Posted 05/02/2021 5:31 pm A few hits with a hammer at different angles would do the trick. I've seen a lot worse that still pass the coin counting machines. Report this Post to the Staff
mazda New Member Australia 3 Posts	Posted 05/02/2021 10:08 pm Thanks jbuck & David for your comments. Report this Post to the Staff
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