1955 No Mint Mark Sides Of Penny Look Funny

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Mint proof Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 2:29 pm 1955 no mint mark sides of penny look funny the ring around the coin on both sides what is this they both are completely around the coin and it weighs 3.1grams normal weight Report this Post to the Staff

nick10 Pillar of the Community United States 3207 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 4:26 pm it may have previously been fitted in a bezel Report this Post to the Staff
Mint proof Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 4:55 pm Does this mean it's damaged or something else could you please explain Report this Post to the Staff
Mint proof Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 4:56 pm Like for a necklace so it's damage hen is my understanding I could be wrong unless that's what your saying Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19197 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 5:10 pm Coin appears to have been encased (within a bezel)--typically for jewelry purposes. Report this Post to the Staff
Mint proof Valued Member United States 77 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 5:22 pm Thanks for the info Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 6:17 pm An Encased Coin would have the rims altered, not on the edges. I've seen the edges look like this before, so I feel it is normal for a circulated coin. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/13/2022 6:50 pm I don't think it is "normal" or a former Encased Coin. I think Mike could explain it the best. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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