1989 Penny with unusual markings

I have a 1989 penny with unusual markings and was wondering if anyone could tell me any information on it ? I have tried to find one sinilar online with no avail. Thank you.

 

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Angela, welcome to CT. What you have is called PMD (post-mint damage, something done to the coin after it was minted). In the case of this cent, perhaps a cold chisel or something similar. It is worth one cent.
Steve

 

First, welcome to the neighborhood @AngelaTay2911 !

I have some sad news for you. Lincoln is dead, but he wasn't hacked to death.

Keep in mind that most Mint errors are usually one-time occurrences. So, the likelihood of you finding another exactly like it, among the 7.2+ billion that were produced, is very slim.

Once you have a better understanding of the minting process, you will quickly recognize mangled coins like this as post-mint damage (PMD).

Chris

 

Thank you so much for your response. I appreciate it.

 

Yep.. Someone was very bored

 

Tool marks from 8.5" bolt cutters

 

looks like that someone was testing some kind of tool on it