1937 Wheat Penny Die Error Or Damage After Minting?

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brichardson9 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:48 pm Hey everyone, I came across this penny today and I'm not sure if this was a die error or if the coin was damaged after minting. Thanks for any input. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:52 pm Sorry @bri, but that is all mechanical 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
brichardson9 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 8:58 pm Thanks Spence. I thought that was the case, but the fact that the details weren't really messed up made me wonder. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 9:09 pm One good way to tell is that the rim has been interrupted. I don't see how this can happen during the minting process. Interestingly, it looks like these circles are pretty much matching from obverse to reverse. "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
brichardson9 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 9:21 pm Yea it almost looks like someone tried to use a hole punch on it. I'm keeping it anyway as something interesting! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 9:27 pm Yep, PMD is what this is here. 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
Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 9:31 pm The cost of ownership is low so yes absolutely keep it if you want! "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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 10:27 pm Agree, deliberate damage. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Cointree Valued Member United States 449 Posts	Posted 04/26/2023 10:45 pm I don't think that hole punch works anymore. Report this Post to the Staff
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