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  1. 08-10-2012 10:46 PM #1
    Bill_C
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    is this a mint error or something done after the fact ?

    I found this in my change today. I thought it was a penny made into jewelry then taken out but a close look at the side profile shows copper. Is this a die issue ? Any ideas ?
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  2. 08-10-2012 10:53 PM #2
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    Welcome to CoinTalk Bill! I think it might have been mounted to a piece of jewelry and removed... not sure though...
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  3. 08-10-2012 10:54 PM #3
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    Hmm..I guess it could have been jewelry..But its a 1991 penny so I dont know why it would be used for jewelry. Im sure someone else will have an answer soon.
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  4. 08-10-2012 10:56 PM #4
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    the "E" in "United" looks crushed, is that right ? and thank you for the welcome !
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  5. 08-11-2012 10:40 AM #5
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    It took a ride in a commercial clothes dryer. the edge has started to roll over onto the reverse. Post mint damage.

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  6. 08-12-2012 05:51 PM #6
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    I agree with Richard, this coin looks damaged.
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  7. 08-12-2012 06:53 PM #7
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    yea, I kind of figured but there was a small part of me that wanted it to be something else. Thanks for the replies.
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