Ok, so I was given this coin (as usual) for free because it has an interesting, probably post-mint error on it. I have tried to figure out exactly how someone could have done this but have yet to be successful. Even if nobody knows its still worth a look at. I've never seen anything quite like it. Thanks, Tyler http://s742.photobucket.com/albums/xx70/tylerpenland/Canada 1945 One Cent error/
Weird, 3 raised areas on the obverse, 6 "edges", but 10 slice marks on the reverse. It looks like, from the photos, that there are no indented areas on the reverse, correct? And in case others are wondering, Canadian cents are struck in the Medallion rotation.
That is pretty strange. Inbetween the 3 raised (lines), there are 2 very weak raised bumps or lines. I was wondering if maybe this was a cancelled die thatwas suppose to be on its way out, but was put in use by accident and eventually clashed with the opposing die?
Billy Ray, what do you mean by "indented". I thought indented meant the damage goes "down" into the coin. Abe and Shoewrecky: I'm not much of an error expert, so I have no idea what that means. Oh, and is there any sort of premium with this? Thanks, Tyler
After looking a little closer, it kind of looks like sqeeze or hammer job. A couple of the denticles look like they have been moved by force...
I can't tell for sure. The reverse could easily be post-mint damage done by someone later. The only thing I find odd is the obverse. I don't know how anyone could have done that without damaging the rest of the design. In fact, the design is visible on the raised parts. -Tyler
Wouldn't that have damaged the design though? I mean the design around the III (thats what I'll call it for now). Or are you referring to the marks in the reverse?
I don't have a definite answer for it. But, I have a U.S. cent that has damaged that I thought was done at the mint but it was later determined to be post mint damage. Here are the pics of mine. I don't know if they'll get you closer to solving it.
Neat coin! The only weird thing about mine is the fact that the design is still intact on the raised surfaces on the obverse. The reverse may have been (and probably is) post-mint damage. Idk. I just bumped it in hope a newer member had some idea.
