1989 Penny what kind type of error is this

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Hi welcome to coin talk,
I am pretty sure that this is called PMD or post mint damage. After it was minted somebody scratched it. Have a good night!

 

That is not an error, it's called PMD or Post Mint Damage, meaning it was damaged after it left the US Mint.

Welcome to CT.

 

That cent looks like someone tried to carve a Peace symbol.

 

The detail on that is a little to perfect what about the hooks on the rim of the penny no on could of carved that into this penny

 

You would be amazed at what people can, and do, carve into coins. An entire area of coin collecting is devoted to what people carve into coins. One term for it is " Hobo Coins ".

Take a look at this one. I might even buy this one myself.

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I understand that but closer view of the pick I don't think its carved into the penny

 

Jerry, this is a 1989 penny. That means it is copper plated zinc. Do you see those white lines? That is where the carving went through the copper and into the zinc.

Jerry, you don't really think someone at the mint did this, do you?

 

It's called the to much weed smoking Hippie peace sign variety. lol jk

 

I fail to see how that crude scratching could be considered perfect.

 

Just because it looks different doesn't automatically make it a Mint Error.. Believe me when I/we tell you. That is damage

You need to understand the coin minting process and how true Mint Errors occur.

 

Jerry go to the first post in this thread MY ANCIENT GREEK COIN, that is made up just like your cent was etched by someone after it left the mint, it is called PMD, you will find many of coins with damage most are not mint errors but POST MINT DAMAGE....welcome to coin talk....have fun... The first post is by Lord he often has fun with us members because he is a funny guy...and we enjoy it....

 

More like pressed than carved. Regardless, it's PMD as others have pointed out

 

Again: WHERE is the PMD filter for this blog site?????

 

If there was one, it would get overused and blow a fuse. That would probably shut the forum down for a day for repairs.

 

A DAY WITH NO pmd IS LIKE A DAY WITH DOUBLE SUNSHINE

 

I’m new to the page and was wondering if this is a error the inner ring!

 

Pictures didn't come through most likely your coin is just damaged similar above.Start your own thread and provide clear visible pictures of the coin in question.

 

Welcome to CT. Without pictures and armed only with your description, the following two things come to mind.
If the "ring" is inside the rim it is probably a ridge ring and is caused by a worn die. If the "ring" is further away from the rim, then it is probably due to a coin rolling/crimping machine.