Found this coin in our change that we got today. It’s pretty badly beat up but I think there’s a few special things happening! Any input on what you think and possible values would be appreciated. The rim is almost completely gone, there are copper blister like spots all over, the “D” mint Mark appears to be re-punched or something’s definitely happening there as well as in liberty, and possibly “bie” also. Sorry the pictures didn’t come out great! This is a 1991 d
I see every thing you are talking about, it looks like post mint damage, (damage that was done after it left the mint). Worth 1 cent.
That's a badly abused coin, and copper-coated zinc cents are defective by design, prone to the blisters you describe. I'm not even sure it's worth one cent any more, as most coin machines and self-checkouts probably wouldn't accept it. You could probably manage to spend it, though. That's what I'd recommend doing, quick before it starts corroding and leaving a trail of gunk behind it.
I’m not trying to be mean, but was this really worth posting about? Common sense would dictate that this cent is just badly damaged and nothing else. Why even waste the time to type it up and take the pictures? Your time would be better spent reading up on the minting process so you can better understand what is and is not an error (if that is your collecting area of interest). Welcome to CT.
Thank you - and I knew that a lot of the damage was post mint, but there were some things that I wasn't sure about and really just curious, so that's what I do - is ask and I'm pretty sure that's what these forums were created for - so much for my common sense. Now, about your "not trying to be mean", maybe you could read up a little on common courtesy.
