I have a penny that has an impressed error and multi-strike errors that appear to have occurred during the mint process. I have been told that the impressed issue basically culls this coin as damaged and nullifies any strike errors. How can damage caused at the mint not be considered legitimate? Backwards Impressed image
Sorry, but this did not happen at the mint. Somebody with a little spare time and a vice in the garage squeezed them together. The key characteristic is the mirrored image of the Canadian cent. Keep looking, but remember, there are a heck of a lot more damaged coins than true errors. Best of luck These sites have some good info on errors and the minting process http://doubleddie.com/58222.html http://www.error-ref.com/
The confusing part is that the divot from the Canadian coin letters is behind "Liberty" and "Trust" etc with smashing them.
I agree.. squeeze job. This was created in someone's garage or tool shop. Easy to make. Not a Mint Error. Believe us when we tell you this!
@iluvqps Paddy, that still doesn't explain how IGWT could remain undamaged if "ELIZABETH II" was the overstamp. Chris
OK you got me.. Well you see the US Mint used Canadian dies that had incorrect images of a Canadian coin and struck a Cent Planchet.. then the struck coin with the incused and reverse image was tossed back into the bin and a normal Cent was struck over it.. Tada! There is the impossible explanation!
That certainly seems more plausible to me. Especially since the impressed letters are so deep and easily felt with fingertips, plus Lincoln's head is raised and bold without appearance of damage.