Post Mint Damage On 1942 Wheat Cent?

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Camo2121 New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 4:45 pm I have this 1942 Wheat cent with interesting damage to the obverse. At first I tossed it up to roller damage but under the microscope it seems deeper than I would expect and obviously only a partial circle. Any idea if this could be damage during minting? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 4:51 pm That is PMD There is no way for that to happen during the striking of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 4:52 pm It did not leave the mint looking like this, as there is nothing in the minting process that could produce this effect. This is post mint damage pure and simple. to the CCF! p.s. Always show us both sides of your coins. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
coaster Pillar of the Community Australia 1364 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:03 pm PMD (Post Mint Damage) Looks like something has been spun quickly, like a drill bit, on a slight angle. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:20 pm Outstanding example of post-strike damage--did not leave the striking chamber in that condition. I'd save it as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95855 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:37 pm yep just damage. But I'm curious as to what the reverse looks like. can you post up a reverse picture? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:48 pm Deliberate defacing. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34408 Posts	Posted 01/05/2022 5:50 pm Looks a bit like someone started to turn it down on a lathe, perhaps with the intent to create a love token. "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
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