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hankp1 Valued Member United States 143 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 10:28 am 1972 penny is that damage? Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15392 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 10:32 am Looks like a recent scratch/gouge that has moved some metal and cut through the otherwise darker surface toning. So, yes - it's damage. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73718 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 11:34 am Yes, it's damage. PMD. It's a spender. You need to research the minting process and how legitimate errors happen. https://www.usmint.gov/learn/produc...Q9XYEriw0qo7 https://www.error-ref.com Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19120 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 11:51 am Agree--post-strike damage. May have been 'clipped' by a rotary (mechanical) device. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 11:58 am Looks like a partial Ring of Death. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94827 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 12:18 pm that is an extreme gouge on the cent - yes, PMD. 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
DBM Pillar of the Community Canada 9862 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 4:40 pm Looks like Abe tried the same stylist as 47. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning... -from PCGS website Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/17/2026 5:03 pm I can see it, that swoop! 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
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