Hey guys. I found this 1982 penny while searching through some rolls. Any ideas on what happened here? I am still pretty new to errors, if this is even one. I would appreciate any input you might could give.
Thanks Merc Crazy. That was an insanely quick reply. So I assume by your answer that it is nothing significant. I was just curious on this because it is the first time I have seen this. Thanks again for your input.
I have to agree with merc crazy that it's machine or strike doubling. The doubling looks flat. Still a cool find. I keep all the strike doubles I find just to compare to.
Thanks T-bone. The outline of the two is not really seen with the naked eye. Only that one shiny line. I really only noticed it when I blew the pic up.
The numerals in the date are doubled (from machine doubling) but the last digit has been sheared off by something later. So the last digit is PMD.
Good info Hobo. You guys are helping me learn so much. I figured with the shadow from the two something had to happen after the striking. Thanks for your time and input.
A strike-doubled coin occurs (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) when the die is slightly loose, and moves a fraction while striking the coin, moving the metal. That's why the 'doubling' appears flat and shelf like, as opposed to a true doubled die which has two images from separate hubbings
