Is this 1940 penny damage or a error.

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by coinman2, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. coinman2

    coinman2 Active Member

    Found it coin searching. His ear is misplaced. 15788712523874977695935689456920.jpg 15788713649638959862364922338470.jpg 15788714043652341262774455373974.jpg 15788714913368199698728840088846.jpg 15788717168082603781013746276054.jpg 15788717168082603781013746276054.jpg
     
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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged

    Not a mint error. It took some hits to look altered.
     
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  5. TheFinn

    TheFinn Well-Known Member

    Hammer-time!
     
  6. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

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  7. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    The obverse reminds me of the diamond pattern you see on a vise jaw.
     
  8. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

    Might have been used to shim a chair or table. Damaged though.
     
  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's been damaged!
     
  10. James.R

    James.R Just Here

    Multiple strike...... with a hammer
     
  11. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    ...hammered coupled with 80 years of wear...Spark
     
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