Flawed 1958D Wheat Penny - Cause?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by JaSchmoo, May 25, 2017.

  1. JaSchmoo

    JaSchmoo New Member

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    Going through a jar of wheat pennies, I noticed a flaw that I could not identify. Not even sure how to describe it... picture a wire 'flue' brush (very small) brushing 3 consecutive grooves in the back of a coin. Now, my first thought was that it happened post mint, but then I looked a little closer. If it was post mint damage, wouldn't it have shaved the lettering off as well? I know this is a very poor picture, but there are clearly raised letters inside the grooves. Any thoughts?
     
    Last edited: May 25, 2017
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  3. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    I can't enlarge the photo, but it appears to
    be a Lamination - due to improper metal mixture.
     
  4. JaSchmoo

    JaSchmoo New Member

    Is that common?
     
  5. David Setree Rare Coins

    David Setree Rare Coins Well-Known Member

    The pic is pretty small but I agree with lamination.

    Yes. That is a very common error back then.
     
  6. coinsareus10

    coinsareus10 Well-Known Member

    What Fred said.
     
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