is this a mint error or something done after the fact ?

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Bill_C, Aug 10, 2012.

  1. Bill_C

    Bill_C New Member

    I found this in my change today. I thought it was a penny made into jewelry then taken out but a close look at the side profile shows copper. Is this a die issue ? Any ideas ? 1odd-back 1.jpg
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    Bill_C, Aug 10, 2012
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  3. largecent37

    largecent37 Coin Collector

    Welcome to CoinTalk Bill! I think it might have been mounted to a piece of jewelry and removed... not sure though...
     
    largecent37, Aug 10, 2012
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  4. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    Hmm..I guess it could have been jewelry..But its a 1991 penny so I dont know why it would be used for jewelry. Im sure someone else will have an answer soon.
     
    benne911, Aug 10, 2012
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  5. Bill_C

    Bill_C New Member

    the "E" in "United" looks crushed, is that right ? and thank you for the welcome !
     
    Bill_C, Aug 10, 2012
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  6. ziggy9

    ziggy9 *NEC SPERNO NEC TIMEO*

    It took a ride in a commercial clothes dryer. the edge has started to roll over onto the reverse. Post mint damage.

    Richard
     
    ziggy9, Aug 11, 2012
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  7. Clayman

    Clayman New Member

    I agree with Richard, this coin looks damaged.
     
    Clayman, Aug 12, 2012
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  8. Bill_C

    Bill_C New Member

    yea, I kind of figured but there was a small part of me that wanted it to be something else. Thanks for the replies.
     
    Bill_C, Aug 12, 2012
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