Does Anyone Recognize The Damage On This 72 Penny

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SPotter72 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 3:33 pm i know its damage obviously but I thought I would see if anyone recognised if it may have been from the mint or after kind of unique damage... just curious...figured this would be the best place to ask...ty in advance Report this Post to the Staff

Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 4:05 pm It's been sanded down. There is nothing in the minting process that would result in this damage. And also in the process from the strike to the bag. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 4:28 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19165 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 6:13 pm Post-strike damage caused by abrasion. A low angle photo of the obverse might be interesting to see. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96446 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 7:47 pm This is a damaged coin by grinding or sanding. 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
SPotter72 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 9:28 pm the center is raised on both sides obverse being 1/8 to 1/4 above surfase...definatel sat in one place for awhile...ill get profile pics Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74338 Posts	Posted 11/17/2023 9:53 pm Agreed, just damage. Sanded/grinded down. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 11/18/2023 4:35 pm Quote: the center is raised on both sides The center is not raised, it looks like it only because the rest of the coin is sanded down. It was spun while being sanded down, the center is the pivot point. Edited by Cujohn 11/18/2023 4:37 pm Report this Post to the Staff
SPotter72 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 11/18/2023 6:42 pm Agreed Report this Post to the Staff
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