A relaxing evening of perusing a handful of wheat pennies and 2 caught my eye. Decided to expand my limited knowledge by asking what may have caused these curiosities ? The first is a 1942. On the reverse I saw what appears to be an “arch” bisecting the word “ONE” as well as the 2 sheathes of wheat. Is this an impression from being crunched by another coin? The second is a 1956 D. While it has a strong red coloring it also has a “shadow” running along the rim and then appearing to disappear up Lincoln’s nostril. Let me guess. Environmental damage?
The 42 looks like a step in the field of the coin. I believe it is from Accidental Die Abrasion. This mark was made from the die. PMD from another coin would have left a gouge. The 56-d looks like a stain.
Is there an actual bump/step in the metal of your coin or is the reverse field smooth/flat like a normal cent? Can you post a photo of the reverse with the light coming from the south? http://www.error-ref.com/accidental-die-abrasion/
The 1942 looks like somebody tried to put it in place of a dime in one of those rotating gum machines.
I all honesty it feels like there may be a “bump” or rise in the coin but it’s slight. Here are more pics.
No die abrasion - Both cents have enviornmental damage to their surfaces, including the 'arch' on the reverse of the '42 cent. Damaged surfaces only......for both of them
I surely am not expert. But on the line of the arch on the 42 looks like it goes under the letters in one. So wouldnt that have been on the planchet before it was struck? Plus it goes from rim to rim. Like I said I'm no expert but am trying to learn. These guys on here know a lot more than me.
