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Looks like an acid bath. Wire wheel would have moved the metal so that it looked double or triple. Capped die would typically only affect one side.

 

I've gotta go with @Inspector43 on this one.

 

I agree. Dipped or sand blasted. You can see where it was held.

 

I will wait and point out my observations after more folks post.
There is a characteristic that is being missed.

 

The somewhat puffy look to the lettering and wrinkled appearance that resemble radial flow lines kinda make me think capped die(s).

Weird but I still said acid bath lol

 

One other thing I found this in circulation it was not something I did.

 

Then don't feel bad.
Someone's cruel experiment ending in the termination of this lonely cent!

 

Those areas play along with my theory.

 

Wire wheel. Acid bath will dissolve all surfaces evenly, wheel will remove some of the design depending on how long it was held in one spot.
I have found that not all wire wheels leave the same pattern due the coarseness of the bristles. Some are made of steel and some are brass. The softer brass wheel have more tendency toward leaving a doubling effect.
Note saw tooth edge at 3k and 9k on the reverse, and none at 6k.

 

I'm leaning towards wire wheel, but won't be upset if I'm wrong. Sand Blasting is also a possibility IMO

 

I didn't think of that option. Good call.

 

Sand Blasted

 

Sand blasting would have had more affect on the details. And, I think you would be able to see the sweeps.

 

Here are a couple of new photos that might change some folk's minds.
Are those dentils on the rim?

 

Not to be mean or rude but can we just simply say it's PMD and call it a day.

 

PMD isn't on the poll.

 

Ohh!! There was a poll?? Okay, I'll guess Acid bath(PMD).

 

Appearance. Experience. Pickled penny.

 

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Well, the coin has been hit with a wire wheel. Acid doesn't leave the rims looking like it has dentils. nor does it build up material at the devices. Acid deteriorates a coin evenly leaving a blurry under weight coin.