I have a question about this penny

Okay, so I just found this Penny today. It's blank on the tails side with, no rim on it. On the heads side some of the lettering got taken off because there isn't a rim on that side either. There is a scratch over that date but I can read 1987. It's not in the best condition. I was just wondering if this is common. I can post some pictures if you need me too, i'm just not sure how. Thanks!

 

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Welcome to CT. Yes, do post pictures of the coin.

 

We can only guess without photos.

 

partially struck planchet? meaning half of the striking missing. just guessing

 

I can take better photos if you need me to, or bigger ones.

 

http://i55.tinypic.com/msgnqa.jpg

http://i53.tinypic.com/2rq242c.jpg

There's big pictures of it.

 

Looks to be what we call PMD (Post Mint Damage).

 

That's a damaged coin. I would spend it.

 

I believe you're mistaken on the date. Copper cent - 1981.
Damaged beyond repair. Spend it - quick!

 

Alright thanks guys!

 

Unless you hoard pre-1982 cents for the copper, then this would be a spender.

 

Or keep it as a conversation piece.

 

I would keep it just for the 2.5c worth of copper