Being new here, I have noticed this should be in a different thread (errors). I will duplicate this there. I'm not sure how to close this thread. My grandson has become a coin junky at the age of ten, and it's my fault. He loves that I encouraged him, as he is long distance and we have something in common. He especially loves looking for penny errors. He found this 1942 wheat penny that at first looks like it was mashed in circulation. But, "he" pointed out that there is lettering in the "mash". I attached pictures. I don't recognize anything and thought someone out here would. Thanks...
Not a mint error. Probably only the person who did this knows what was done. Looks like it was smashed by a hammer or other tool, then counterpunched with the letters.
You can't. But don't worry about it. You got all the answers you need on the other thread and some here. Just stay away from the What's it Worth forum.. Most issues you will find is just damage, circulation wear and alterations. Don't worry about value. Most true minor errors you will find have very little or no premium at all. Suggestion.. stick to the Error Coins forum
