1972 Cent Error...............what is the error called??

Hello everyone! I have come across an interesting "error" and am new to the coin world! Can anyone identify the error and approximate value? Thanks

 

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Looks like it was exposed to extreme heat.

 

Either acid, extreme heat, or the combination. I have one myself. 1963 D. Probably one of the first coins I posted here as a question.

 

Looks like it was exposed to an acetylene torch.

 

Electric wire wheel brush is what I was told about mine.

 

Thank you! Any idea on the approximate value?

 

-1 cent. It has no value. It's a defaced coin. I am told not to accept coin like that.

 

Almost certainly by someone who's never used a wire wheel brush.

 

I don't know if Fred Weinburg has ever used a wire wheel brush or not, but I was able reproduce this effect with my wire wheel brush. [say nay]

 

Interesting....

 

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/what-type-of-error-is-this.294582/
here is a link to the tread when I posted my coin.

 

I had reasons for not posting to that thread. Among those reasons are are a bunch of experience using wire wheels on varying metals in the sign industry, and knowing that copper doesn't become the slightest bit fluid below about 1500F. And when you're applying enough force and/or rotational speed to heat copper (melting point 1984 degrees Farenheit) to semi-liquidity, how are you managing not to distort or wear down letters and devices?

Not sure I could get drunk enough to believe that, and Heaven knows I've tried.

 

Damaged coins are worth FACE - if you can convince somebody to take them.

 

I have attached a picture of the back of the coin. Does not appear to have been affected like the front has. Also, I'm quite sure this coin is completely uncirculated.

 

Look above the memorial it's got exactly the same effect.

 

It's been 'buffed' with a
buffing wheel - although
we say 'wire brush', it's
the same concept, even
if what came in contact
with the obv. wasn't wire -
it was something strong
enough to produce this
effect.

 

Thank you to everyone for your time and opinions!