1992 D Major Error(s) Penny- Thoughts?

Why not?

I used to do it all the time. The kids, who was doing all sorts of stuff to coinage including drilling holes in them, would have me smoosh some together to get the neat effects it left behind.

There are tons of hobby things done to coins. Just search coin hobby sites such as search for "coin charms" to start seeing this and prepare to be amazed at the carnage.

 

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Thank you for the info!

 

the kids use to glue coins together too, so expect (because we see it) of seeing other transparent "images" on top of the coins too found in circulation.

 

You're welcome

 

Abby, you will have to change your avatar. Please read the rules on no Politics, Religion , or World events. No current living politicians can be used. Thanks. Jim

 

Done. Sorry about that. I will go back and read the rules more carefully now. It was only meant in fun. Thanks for the warning.

Have a great night, Jim!
Abby

 

My guess is that if that Penny would have been damaged like that outside of the mint prior to coating it would show quit a bit lot of shiny zink with the copper. I'm sure you've seen a copper coated Penny with similar damage that showed the shiny bottom layer. In short common sense would tell me that damage like that probably didn't happen outside of the mint.

 

I would take it to a coin dealer and ask his opinion. Couldn't hurt. Good luck

 

If the coin was just squeezed or pressed into another coin or object it wouldn't necessarily break through the copper plating. Isn't the coin originally struck by the dies without it breaking through? It is just damaged nothing else.

 

That makes a lot of sense.

 

That’s bad advice and would be a waste of hers and some dealers time.

move on to the next coin and keep learning.

 

Yup. So I was told. Ironically I ran into two coins last night that had almost the same look as far as damage but not as deep and showed zinc. Was odd. Anyway is what it is. Thanks.