1859 Canadian Penny? Birth Defect Vs Aquired Injury

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Appreciatehelp New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:36 pm * Edited by Staff to add images to post. * I am not a collector so have no knowledge about sorting out coins I recently aquired a box of coins from a deceased relative who was more of a saver of all things rather than a collector One coin I would appreciate some help with is an 1859 Canadian penny which has some unusual linear striations , pits and holes diagonally across both sides of the coin. Not knowing anything about how coins are made I am unable to sort out whether this is a "birth defect" vs an aquired injury to the coin.I can't envision what sort of injury would result in pitting of the surface. just wondering if this is a defective vs a destroyed coin. any opinion would be appreciated Report this Post to the Staff

nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3468 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:40 pm and so that we may see what you're seeing. Report this Post to the Staff
coinman91 Pillar of the Community Canada 668 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:41 pm I don't see anything significant, maybe okie can comment to the large cents shape for you. Report this Post to the Staff
Appreciatehelp New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:43 pm I will try . I am struggling with trying to load pics. I have them on the website in my file and when I paste them it comes up as all of the links at the start of my post.sorry my bad I will try to get the pics to display rather than links . Bear with me and thanks Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5585 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:48 pm Are you saying that it is similar damage on both sides? Your coin was not born that way. Is the coin as green as it looks in the photos? Report this Post to the Staff
Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:52 pm Looks like very heavy corrosion to me. Forgot to say Edited by Wrekkdd 11/18/2021 1:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Appreciatehelp New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:53 pm The coin has funny marks on both sides the side that does not have the head has more pitting It is not as green as the photos make it appear it is more the colour of the pic number 4 which has the coloured upholstery cloth behind the coin Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21601 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:55 pm Has nothing to do with the minting process. Just a badly corroded coin that is deteriorating. Report this Post to the Staff
Appreciatehelp New Member Canada 4 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 12:59 pm Thanks Appreciate your time! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188130 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 1:19 pm 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
coinman91 Pillar of the Community Canada 668 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 1:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
okiecoiner Pillar of the Community Canada 5585 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 4:04 pm I would say that acid or a heavy alkaline solution dripped on the coin and it run downhill with the coin not being all the way flat. Definitely post-mint and a pretty strong acid or alkaline substance. Copper is pretty reactive to some chemicals and the first drop or drops landed at about 7:00 on the Reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
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