1941 & 1939 Wheat Penny Error

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  1. SkyNet

    SkyNet New Member

    I'm a newbie to this however I found a 1941 and 1939 wheat penny and I think it's an error that wasn't caused by any type of PMD. What do you all think?
     

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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Both were clearly damaged after leaving the mint. NOT mint errors.
     
  4. SkyNet

    SkyNet New Member

    I only thing that I don't understand lib in Liberty is off center. What would cause that type of damage to a coin?
     
  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Not sure what you are talking about. Looks find to me. Worn from circulation perhaps, but not an error.
     
  6. SkyNet

    SkyNet New Member

    Here is a better picture of what I'm talking about.
     

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  7. Santinidollar

    Santinidollar Supporter! Supporter

    It appears somebody punched holes in the second coin.
     
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  8. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    PMD = Post Mint Damage. Not errors. Keep looking.
     
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  9. SkyNet

    SkyNet New Member

    Thanks again for everyone's help. I'm off to keep looking.
     

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  10. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    The movement of Liberty is due to die deterioration doubling. As a die is used past its normal # of strikes, the devices ( letters, numbers, etc.) start to move towards the perimeter. Similar to what the head of a steel spike would do if you hit it with a heavy hammer 100,000+ times. Jim
     
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  11. SkyNet

    SkyNet New Member

    Now that's an answer. Thanks for explaining it . I'm new and still learning . :pompous:
     
  12. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    That looks like die deterioration, but it doesn't make any difference anyway when the rest is PMD.

    Chris
     
  13. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Liberty was lined up when the coin was minted.
    If it wasn't, every coin that came from that die would have that same
    misaligned Liberty 100,000 or more. They check and test the dies before they put them into use. Most times if a coin looks damaged, it's damaged. Coins get hit and raised elements on them get moved around
     
  14. Nicholasrhunter1980

    Nicholasrhunter1980 New Member

    Having a hard time posting anything of my own. Any help
     
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