Possible Rare Die Crack? 1907 Indian Head Cent

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Objblitz New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 6:13 pm Hey, I just want to preface that I have no clue about anything when it comes to coins. For all I know, this coin I have maybe badly damaged while in circulation. All I am wondering is if this is a mint error or not. I am aware the coins condition is horrendous, but after doing some searching I haven't seen anything like the scratch that is down the middle. Please inform me. Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 6:17 pm Yes, that is a penny that has had a rough life indeed. That gash is post mint damage ( PMD). Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34395 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 6:18 pm First welcome to CCF. Second, yes that rim to rim groove is all damage--not a mint error. "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
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5661 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 6:24 pm To CCF! Yes, it's damage to the coin. A crack in the die would cause a raised line on the coin, not a gouged line. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 6:31 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94795 Posts	Posted 04/24/2023 9:54 pm That looks like someone had pressed a bar or something into this coin. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 09:55 am 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
nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 04/25/2023 10:48 am Die cracks are raised, not incuse, like yours. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 07/14/2023 8:37 pm PMD, it is. Machinists and metal workers often used coins to test the tools of their trade. As for the subject coin, it appears that someone was attempting to cut this cent in half. On another note, generally speaking, die crack errors are not "rare," being among the more common errors that collectors encounter. There are some exceptions though. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/14/2023 8:38 pm Just a nasty customer, hardly worth 10 cents. Report this Post to the Staff
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