a (somewhat) faceless penny

I found this yesterday in a pile of pennies I have, It is missing both it's faces for the most part. You can still see a sort of outline of what should be there so I know it's a canadian penny. There is more detail near the edges then the center and the sides appear to be a bit rounded and the overall penny is slightly smaller then a regular penny and slightly thicker (very slightly). It's all copper, but I'm unable to check the weight of it. I was just wondering what you guys think of it because I'm still a bit new to collecting coins and stuff.

I'll get some pics

 

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Yes, definitely need pics.

 

I got some pics up, my camera is terrible with macro shots but it's good enough to see (or not see I suppose) the detail on the coin.

 

sorry, can't tell a thing.

If you have a loupe, you can hold it in front of the camera lense and then move the camera until it comes into focus. You'll have to be very steady or use a tripod.

 

I used my scanner, It's kinda late so I didn't bother with the other side. This is the leaf side of the coin.

 

Looks like post mint damage. Have to see the other side. Post it tomorrow if you get a chance.

 

Yeah, I was kinda thinking that myself. I just figured I'd get someone to look at it to be sure. I found it must be from some time in the late 60's. Compairing it to other coins of the same time it still seems very odd, You'd almost have to see it in person as a picture really doesn't show how much different it is. It almost looks like it was struck too softly or something because the edge isn't formed. When I get the chance tomorrow I'll put up a pic with both the pennies for a better comparison.

 

Doesn't seem to have any rim damage...

 

Abe, I was thinking if it isn't post mint damage it might be a capped die strike.(?) Or because the op states its smaller than normal... a dryer damaged coin?

bmw5234 here's a list of errors with pics:


http://www.jimscoins.com/error_coin_examples.php

 

It does look similar to a capped die strike, from what I can see on the list you showed me.

 

That was my first thought... but better pics are a must to be sure.

 

I can't do much better for pics, but I can put it beside a penny of similar age for comparison if it makes it easier.

 

Also, while I'm at it. I have a 1947 penny with a maple leaf beside the date. The picture I took was no good but I'm sure you guys probably know about that one.

 

Looks like a very weak strike. some people call them a die adjustment strike though I have been told that the term might not be accurate. If it was wear the rim would be worn down too.

Richard

 

I'm now thinking post mint damage. I didn't read that both sides looked like this. I would guess that this piece spent a little time in a sandblasting chamber at one point or another...