HI all. I am new to this board. I just found this coin in my change and not sure if it's an error or post minting damage. Thanks in advance.
Not. The hit in the middle of reverse caused the damage and what seems to be raised metal on obverse. PMD.
Die Chips are well defined in the books. This coin demonstrates the impact of an outside object which hit with such force that it nearly punched through the other side. I kind of favor tpsadler's pellet gun opinion, and it was a strong pellet gun at that. This is what such an impact would look like if the coin were backed up against something solid enough to stop the pellet on its' own.
Hmm, I have a 1200 fps pellet rifle. Think I may need to experiment Maybe someone was dialing in their scope with a dime?
1200fps should completely penetrate if you back it up to wood or something softer; this was likely against steel or concrete. Just somebody playing around. I've done it. My buddy and I used to have mini-competitions with our 10/22's to see who could hit the most empty .22LR shells in a row at a given distance. A Dime makes a pretty good challenge for a target.
Not in my 2016 Redbook addition which is sold over 30 million copies and consider the go to book additional PMD We have had a very nice discussion on this PMD
Sir other members think this is in appropriate if you wish to see what was discussed go to coin role running on this site I believe page 2 Loomis PMD and you will be able to view what was discussed and be able to express your opinion is always welcome PS I still believe 22 Magnum cause the impression on this coin that's only my opinion On the coin that I presented not the ops post
I gave my opinion in that thread. With this thread, it would be interesting to see if a pellet could leave damage with the same shape. Lets not mix the two threads.
Not. For me, I try to tell the story of what happened to the coin during the manufacturing process. If I can't describe how the error occurred, then it's most likely not an error.
I think you are all on the wrong tack. The hole on the Reverse appears to be well centered. Certainly not a random spot. If it were pellets, there would have to be two shots and having the sum of two shots between exactly on center is preposterous. At first it seemed like two 5/64" rods had worked together to make the hole. Then I observed that the pattern is much like a cross section of a twist drill, such as a 3/32" drill. But not with the drill turning. It looks more like the drill bit was forced in while the metal was still malleable. As the bit was being driven, it turned rather than cutting the metal.
