Is This A 1982 Penny Error Or Something Else?

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DanDatMan New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 5:51 pm Been looking through coins lately and I found this very weird 1982 penny. I'm not sure if it's damaged or an actual error. Any help? Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21592 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 5:54 pm Not an error, that couldn't happen during the striking of the cent. Damaged, probably by heat Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95280 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 6:26 pm 'blow torch' cent - the force of the flame pushed the copper plating around some. 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 07/01/2022 6:49 pm Heat damage for sure. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 7:04 pm Looks like a chocolate coin that starting to melt . Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 7:59 pm This is called a CENT, and it's been damaged post mint by heat. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 9:09 pm For sure that is damage, but it does look kinda cool. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 95280 Posts	Posted 07/01/2022 9:13 pm I agree spence - maybe that ws the effect the 'CENT' cooker was looking for.. 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 07/01/2022 10:29 pm Garbage coin to me. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 07/02/2022 01:32 am Keep searching! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/02/2022 06:04 am Blow torch,PMD. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95280 Posts	Posted 07/02/2022 10:40 am maybe also a slight MAD? 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
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/02/2022 1:58 pm Weight will be normal. Report this Post to the Staff
DaRukus660 Valued Member United States 70 Posts	Posted 07/02/2022 2:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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