A penny that has seen better days

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Chr83631, Mar 23, 2024.

  1. Chr83631

    Chr83631 New Member

    I was handed this penny in my change and wanted to see if there has been anything like it or if it has been ran over 1000 times before picked up. The wired thing is that it is completely smooth, not one bur which is wierd due to all the damage. Just looking for some thoughts on it that's all. It's a 1995 d. Thanks 20240323_195337.jpg 20240323_195335.jpg 20240323_195414.jpg 20240323_195416.jpg
     
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I would have given it back and said... " What the HECK!"
     
  4. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    Parking lot penny.
     
  5. ZoidMeister

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  6. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    There is absolutely nothing like it, it is uniquely damaged. No other coin has been damaged exactly like this one.

    It has been run over 19 and 1/2 times: 19 times by car tires and once by a bicycle tire (which only counts as a half) …imo…Spark
     
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  7. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged :yack:

    There are many just like it in circulation. Coinstar machines reject them. You can find them in their reject bins.

    Not a mint error of any kind
     
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  8. Chr83631

    Chr83631 New Member

    We thought the same it being ran over for years, not sure what to do with it but thanks for the responses, daughter put it in a small jar and wrote " road kill" on it and put it in the window seal.
     
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  9. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    spend it, quick
     
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  11. Cherd

    Cherd Junior Member

    That would be a candidate for my "World's Worst Cent Collection" (found when I used to search rolls).

    I think my 1990-D might have yours beat so far as parking lot abuse. And my 1995-D has a unique combination of green oxidation and brown gunk....... so this probably wouldn't be a cull for me :shame:

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  12. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It was minted in 1995 at the Denver mint. Since then it has been in a parking lot and ran over multiple times. It was recently found and out back into circulation. With 30 plus years in a parking lot I’m surprised that it looks as good as it does.
     
  13. Clawcoins

    Clawcoins Damaging Coins Daily

    looks close to Mint State to me ...
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    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . .

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