What is wrong with this 1973 penny?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Emoticon, Sep 18, 2013.

  1. Emoticon

    Emoticon Member

    I'm not sure what's going on with this penny. It looks like it's got a sort of double rim on the left side and these dark streaks that are recessed below the level of the rim. I've seen coins with this streaking before, but never this apparent, does anyone know what this is?
     

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    Emoticon, Sep 18, 2013
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  3. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    Looks like an improper alloy mix, or "woodie" cent to me. :)
     
    non_cents, Sep 18, 2013
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  4. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    off-center woodie
     
    spirityoda, Sep 19, 2013
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  5. AWORDCREATED

    AWORDCREATED Hardly Noticeable

    What is Abe doing on the reverse?
     
    AWORDCREATED, Sep 19, 2013
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  6. jallengomez

    jallengomez Cessna 152 Jockey

    As far as the "doubled rim" goes, that's from a slightly misaligned die. Very common.
     
    jallengomez, Sep 19, 2013
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