I've had this coin in my collection for years and I never thought to have it looked at. The damage is pretty severe so I have my doubts its a true mint error but I thought I'd come here and ask people with the eyes to tell.
Notice how the date on the "overstrike" is backwards, someone sandwiched the coin with another and gave it a whack with a hammer, or maybe a vise job. Not real.
Comparing it to a picture, I don't think so because of the outline of the suspected other strikes. Looks like someone tried to make a forgery of one Dont take my word for it, I'm the amatuer here
Thats why I wasnt sure it was a real error. Though I've seen errors with mirrored imprints before, the sheer amount of damage on this coin always seemed like the kind of thing that would have had a very difficult time making it past quality control at the mint. Even back in 1969 (I think thats the mirrored date anyway). Due to the very flat and smooth back on the coin, it always looked to me like someone put two pennies in a hydraulic press or a power hammer and gave them a couple whacks. But I am no expert and thats why I am here.
I agreed with Kentucky. It's a vise job. Someone tried to created the error by queezed 2 coins maybe 3 together using a vise. Unfortunately, your coin is PSD (Post Strike Damaged) not Mint Error.
