Weird 8 on 1938-S?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Iwillbot, Jul 1, 2009.

  1. Iwillbot

    Iwillbot New Member

    I'm new to this site and would like to know is there anything special with this penny? I'm pretty new at collecting so any advice would be much appreciated!
    Sorry for the pictures, I don't have a good camera so I had to shoot the picture through a telescope lens.

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    Iwillbot, Jul 1, 2009
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  3. rockdude

    rockdude Coin Collector

    The eight is just damaged, probably a coin rolling machine.
     
    rockdude, Jul 1, 2009
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  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    yup, post mint damage.
    Probably coin counter.
     
    Treashunt, Jul 1, 2009
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  5. byrd740

    byrd740 Numismatist

    I agree, post-mint damage. But, great idea in the telescope lens.
     
    byrd740, Jul 1, 2009
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  6. just coins

    just coins New Member

    Circulation damage post mint damage
    Joe
     
    just coins, Jul 1, 2009
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  7. jessash1976

    jessash1976 Coin knowledgeable

    post mint
     
    jessash1976, Jul 1, 2009
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  8. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor Supporter

    Hi, Welcome to the forum! I agree that it is post mint damage. Notice that adjacent to the date area in the first photo, the rim also has been affected, you can see the "newer" color streak on the edge. That confirms a scraping force from that direction.

    Jim
     
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