1992 P Penny What Happened To This Coin?

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Steven49 Valued Member United States 65 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 8:14 pm This coin stood out because it appeared toned. The toning on the obverse goes from the normal red to darker red and than a very pale color.. When I took a closer look, I observed fine scratches. The scratches seem to be in all directions. The reverse has more scratches but they seem to be on the field of the coin. I tried to take enough pictures to show the scratches, toning and the colors. Is this post mint damage or is there another explanation? These pictures shows true color This picture illustrates the 3 different tones Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 8:22 pm The scratches are die scratches. The reverse is showing the start of DDD towards the rim direction on the tops of the reverse devices near the rim area. The obverse is not showing the heavy die scratches that the reverse has. So it was probably a rescued reverse die, married to a earlier die state obverse die. (Again the light differences may not be showing me the same die scratches on the obverse) The might be too reflective for this setup. If this is a LED with multiple lights, that may be the problem. But as far a s premium, I see nothing like a die variety on this coin. While nice in color and circulation, it is just a normal die coin. Report this Post to the Staff
nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 8:23 pm those look like die polishing lines Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 8:40 pm Not uncommon. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Steven49 Valued Member United States 65 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 8:51 pm Thanks for the replies. Seems like ever coin has a story Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19146 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 9:26 pm Not uncommon--but not that uncommon. Nice find. Suggest holding onto it as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 07/27/2022 10:57 pm wow those are terrible 'polishing' marks - did the mint hire somebody right off the street to do that? 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
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