Cuts on coin could this have happened at the mint

I picked up some cents today and found this one in the mix .
I was just wondering if this happed at the mint are after it was put in circulation.

 

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No. It happened after it was minted.
Post Strike Damage

 

Ditto.

 

It's called a grinder. PMD

 

It COULD have, but it didn't.

 

It doesn't look like grinder damage to my eye, but as the others have already said, is certainly some sort of post mint damage.

 

Why do you think it could have happened at the Mint? What part of the minting process do you think could have been responsible for it?

Chris

 

Does "grinder damage" occur at the mint? What's "grinder damage?" What causes it (a grinder?) and when does it happen? Thanks.

 

No, the mint does not use this tool to make dies.

 

The mint doesn't use this tool, either.

 

As if I really need to explain this to you.... but think of the fairly common "one-sided coin" threads/questions here, or all the fun one can have with Dremel tools.

 

Actually, the Mint does. I've seen several (not this nice) while on visits. I'd post a few other tools I've seen there but I don't know how.

 

Ahh... then this begs the question: do mint employees grind away at coins with them? I'm guessing not, but perhaps it isn't a bad idea... at least that way we could put more people to.. nah.

 

Now I understand. It looks like two members here thought "grinder damage" was something that goes on at the mint.

PS I've seen several open tool boxes and assorted tools laying on tables, presses, etc. No hand grinder but now I'll bet they have one like the post above in some department. This type possibly did not exist the last time I was inside a facility.

 

No it's not

 

Maybe tin snips?

 

Or a file, maybe?

 

Me thinks that the OP is unhappy with the answers he's been given. He may be thinking he's found the holy grail and we're just jealous.

 

It did not happen during the minting process, so it is post mint damage. Even if said damage happened "at the mint" by an employee or such, it would still be post mint damage.

 

Of course...

Was mostly banter not to be taken at face value (tongue in cheek).