1946 S Wheat Penny....

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by oceanbutton, Dec 30, 2017.

  1. oceanbutton

    oceanbutton New Member

    Hello everybody, I hope the holidays were splendid. My roommates grandmother recently died and her belongings had a Lincoln Head Cent Collection starting at 1941. It's not complete and for the most part their condition is not great. Anyway, I found this one interesting.

    What caused this circular dent on the /protrusion on reverse?
     

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  3. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Considering the bulge on the reverse, I would guess it was hit with a punch. Doubt it came from the Mint like that.
     
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  4. Kentucky

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    I think a bb gun can do that.
     
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  5. paddyman98

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    I agree! A hard hit with a BB or pellet!
     
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  6. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Yep, that too.
     
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  7. oceanbutton

    oceanbutton New Member

    Great, thanks! :beaver:
     
    oceanbutton, Dec 31, 2017
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  8. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Some wise guy thought to do a clever imitation of John Wilkes Booth.
     
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