1960 something lol

What is this? Lol

 

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It's a 1968 penny that's suffered the horrors of war.

 

Looks like someone put a grinder to it

 

Could be Struck on Split Planchet.

 

1968

 

My 1st thought was serious PMD. However Paddy’s mention otherwise made me look closer.
On the obverse, the incused lines end before the raised ridge, making PMD unlikely.

Interesting find!

 

I agree there is a strong possibility of it being struck on a split. I have a Jefferson nickel that has similar characteristics. The reverse is what really makes me think it is.

What is the weight?

 

Split planchet you say?

 

I believe so.. I will explain with better detail when I get home.

 

This forum continues to educate me. Thank you. I had no idea what a "split planchet" was, so quickly did some research.

http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Errors/Split_Planchet.html

 

Here is some more information..
Now that the error-ref website has returned!
http://www.error-ref.com/split_plan_before/

 

Interesting. Thanks.

 

Now that I see that, my opinion is changing.

 

The weight will also be helpful.

 

In this case the split must have occurred before striking, because obviously if it split after you would nit have a two sided coin. It may also have been struck on a very thin planchet. Perhaps the end of a roll. The bowtie pattern is very typical of thin planchet strikes, be they thin or split.

 

This is my Jefferson struck on a split planchet.

 

From my collection -

 

So I think @Newcoinboy2018 can safely surmise that his cent is actually something he can get excited about.

Where did you find it? CRH?

 

Lucky find. Did you find it in change?

 

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