1939 penny error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by ClaymanIFCC, Dec 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM.

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  1. ClaymanIFCC

    ClaymanIFCC New Member

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    I was roll hunting when I came across this. To me it looks to be some sort of die error. I posted it on another forum and someone said that they thought it was post mint damage. But this mark seems to be raised and doesnt show signs of a counter stamp. What is your guys's opinion on this becuase I can not find any other similar errors for this date.....or any date for that matter.
     

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    ClaymanIFCC, Dec 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    If you’re talking about the spot above the date you’re correct. It is raised. However it’s not a mint error. It’s damaged.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    PS, Welcome to CT.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Ditto...
    Are you sure Clark that you're not Santa Clause?
     
    SensibleSal66, Dec 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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  6. ClaymanIFCC

    ClaymanIFCC New Member

    Thank you for the welcome and the input on the coin!
     
    ClaymanIFCC, Dec 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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  7. ClaymanIFCC

    ClaymanIFCC New Member

    Anybody have any idea on how raised post mint damage like this could happen. Becuase it is raised the method of how is throwing me through a loop lol.
     
    ClaymanIFCC, Dec 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Something sharp hit the coin there, and displaced the metal, causing the area around the hole to be raised up. Think of it as a small impact crater.
     
    lordmarcovan, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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  9. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Possibly a nail punch or a center punch.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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  10. Barney McRae

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    Sell it on eBay and advertise it as the only Lincoln ever minted in New Orleans. Buy it now, $15,000.





    Don't laugh, I've seen worse. :p
     
    Barney McRae, Dec 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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