Completely flat penny - no stamp

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Magman, Aug 7, 2005.

  1. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    So my grandpa gave me this penny a whiel back.

    its completely flat, no stamp, or anything on it.

    Thing is, im wondering:
    1) is it an error?
    or
    2) did death run it over?

    Sorry i dont have a camera right now, its being fixed.

    any help would be appreciated though.
    thanks

    ~Mag
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Sounds like a blank planchet - does it have a rim ? They're not really uncommon - worth $2 - $3.
     
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  4. Magman

    Magman U.S. Money Collector

    nope, no rim
    all flat.

    thx
     
  5. Defiant7

    Defiant7 Enjoy the Insanity

    If it is just flat, it was probably layed on some train tracks, and flattened by a train. If it is this, it is damage and not worth anything. But if you post a picture somebody may tell you differently.
     
  6. bohica

    bohica Senior Member

    It could be a Stage 1 blank; punched out but not yet annealed and had the rim upset.

    My 2002 Red Book says first process (stage 1) blanks are slightly more valuable than those with a raised rim.
     
  7. Jesse Hayes

    Jesse Hayes New Member

    Ran across this post. I found a penny that is a blank on one side and lightly stamped on the Lincoln side. It’s also thinner than a penny. Like a thin blank was partially struck.
     
  8. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    @Jesse Hayes start a new thread of your own with clear fotos. You will get more responses than adding to a 15 year old thread
     
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