Greetings all, I have this 1940-D Lincoln penny with two identical grooves on each side; 9:00 and 3:00. The grooves look like it was done by machine but they look to perfect to have been done by hand. I have never seen anything like this before. I came to the Error Coins section to ask the experts. Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
That sounds reasonable...maybe it was part of a jewelry piece at one time...and most likely it is post mint...thanks for your reply.
the two grooves do not look exact to me. a little hand file and a few seconds and viola, two grooves.
The notches allowed the user to tie a thread around it when throwing it in a wishing well. If their wish didn't come true, then they could take it back. Chris