1971 Penny Mint Error Or After-Mint Damage?

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CobaltCoin63 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 09:33 am I was coin roll hunting and came across this 1971 Penny that I had to take a closer look at. Personally, I can't accept that this is circulation damage (intentional or un-intentional). One of the odd "T" looking depressions on reverse appears to show " Machine Doubling" on the vertical line. Do I toss it in my face value bin or keep it? Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 09:43 am Looks like counterstamps and intentional damage. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 09:46 am Report this Post to the Staff
CobaltCoin63 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 09:46 am Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34398 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 09:53 am Quote: I can't accept that this is circulation damage That is fine, but you are here asking for our opinions. Let me see if I can change your mind. First, there is no way for this to have happened in the minting process: since these t-shaped impressions are incuse, it would have required that someone at the mint stick a few letter Ts on top of the die when then cent was struck. Additionally, at the margins of the letter Ts, you can see where the metal has been "smushed" up--that cannot happen with a strike through. Finally, a diagnostic of mechanical damage like this is matching flattening on the other side of the coin, which this clearly displays. Save it if you want, but know that it is only worth face value. "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
CobaltCoin63 Valued Member United States 89 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 10:19 am Since you are a moderator, I'm sure you know your coins and you have changed my mind. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19146 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 10:56 am Agree with all above--post-strike damage and some 'interesting' counterpunches. I'd keep it as a fun curiosity. Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1762 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 10:56 am CobaltCoin63 Spence has said it clearly and concisely. Keep on roll hunting and good luck. Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 11:02 am Crazy looking cent, but as stated above, this coin was intentionally damaged. "Too much time on their hands" Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 11:30 am CobaltCoin63, Why would you believe one moderator over another? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73984 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 1:04 pm Agreed, counterstamped. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95550 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 6:42 pm yeah, have to agree with the rest here, this didn't happen at the mint. Oh, and just because he (she?) is a Moderator don't necessarily mean that they know anything about coins, but is very good at moderating stuff.. 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 Edited by Dearborn 12/19/2023 6:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 7:57 pm I know way more about coins than moderating the forum. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dowhat Pillar of the Community United States 876 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 8:24 pm It seems someone has been inadvertently offended. Getting off topic. Move on with this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/19/2023 8:24 pm John - that's a candid admission! Maybe I can be a Moderator some day! Edited by Coinfrog 12/19/2023 8:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/20/2023 03:46 am Dowhat,not offended at all. I put funny emojis in my post Coinfrog,maybe. You might let Bobby know you are interested in being one. Or just wait like I did for the invite Nuff said. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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