1940 penny error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Amborgine, Mar 21, 2018.

  1. Amborgine

    Amborgine New Member

    I found this penny in an antique shop and upon further inspection the outer edge of the penny is deformed, could this be a minting error? And if so, is it very common? IMG_20180321_210759_01.jpg
     
    Amborgine, Mar 21, 2018
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  3. Walt Knoch

    Walt Knoch It sure is

    It is called Post Mint Damage, PMD. No extra value. Others will be along, and welcome to Coin Talk.
     
    Walt Knoch, Mar 22, 2018
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  4. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Welcome to Coin Talk. Please post a photo of the reverse side.
     
    alurid, Mar 22, 2018
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  5. SchwaVB57

    SchwaVB57 Well-Known Member

    Without a reverse view, it looks like it was possibly in a holder for jewelry.
     
    SchwaVB57, Mar 22, 2018
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  6. Dave363

    Dave363 Well-Known Member

    Need pic of reverse or I would have to agree with jewelry holder. IMO
    Dave
     
    Dave363, Mar 22, 2018
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  7. Amborgine

    Amborgine New Member

    I checked the backside, nothing appears out of the ordinary, would you still like a picture anyway?
     
    Amborgine, Mar 22, 2018
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  8. Amborgine

    Amborgine New Member

    Here is the backside
     

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    Amborgine, Mar 22, 2018
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  9. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Thank you for the reverse photo. Your coin looks like normal wear. With some extra on the obverse.
     
    alurid, Mar 23, 2018
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  10. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    The left wheat ear looks like it has full detail. I'm thinking the coin is a weak strike.
     
    ldhair, Mar 23, 2018
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