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1990 penny unsure of cause for appearance

Danilee219Danilee219 Posts: 24 ✭
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I originally thought this was stamped on a foreign planche
t but after weighing it it is a typical 2.5g. It is slightly bubbled and has odd rims, I'm not sure if it is error or just a victim of dryer damage. Thanks in advance

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  • JcldJcld Posts: 449 ✭✭✭

    It looks like it has been flattened by something.

  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,559 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 7, 2018 4:09AM

    IMHOP..............a little grease goes a long way.

    No reverse?

    Pete

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,959 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like my no S proof.

    bob :)

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  • OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks like a pen Knee

    Steve

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OldEastside said:
    Looks like a pen Knee

    Steve

    Could be natural wear, or maybe acid washed.

  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,294 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Closer images of obv and rev would be nice. Shoulder scuff looks like pmd. Peace Roy

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Danilee219 ...Welcome aboard. Your coin is the result of PMD - Post Mint Damage... no added numismatic value. There are many possible causes...Cheers, RickO

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Danilee219 said:
    I'm not sure if it is error or just a victim of dryer damage.

    Not a error coin... I believe you are right in your way of thinking that It is a dryer coin.

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,932 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not an error coin.....sorry

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • Danilee219Danilee219 Posts: 24 ✭

    I appreciate the responses, I wish I could take a decent picture of just how bowed it is. The reverse is really noticeable in hand. And the entire composition feels odd. I'll keep it as an interesting piece In my book even if it holds no value. Thanks :smiley:

  • Insider2Insider2 Posts: 14,452 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Danilee219 said:
    I appreciate the responses, I wish I could take a decent picture of just how bowed it is. The reverse is really noticeable in hand. And the entire composition feels odd. I'll keep it as an interesting piece In my book even if it holds no value. Thanks :smiley:

    Your pictures are excellent. That's why we can tell it is a damaged coin by using the images you posted. Keep searching and Good Luck! :)

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,799 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It was probably pressed into a good luck charm, eventually popped out and whoever found it put it back into circulation.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Agree with the above.

    Another way to approach it is, how could it be an error, or how could it have been made at the mint? There is no way that I can think of.

    Good pics, and it is OK to keep coins that have no value - I do it all the time! Sometimes they are very minor errors or other times they are damaged but I keep them for reference.

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Danilee219
    It's a good thing to save it... mine are kept in my coin collection.. I call them educational pieces..

    Like now...I will show you my dryer coin. For your for your comparison. Good luck.

  • CoinPhysicistCoinPhysicist Posts: 603 ✭✭✭✭

    Another new account?

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