Error vs Post Mint Damage

Hemispherical

I finally found the vid on YT.

How Money is Made by Modern Marvels.

Error coins occur during the minting of coins and can have a substantial premium due to the quality control at the US Mint. Post mint damage (PMD) occurs as the name implies, after the coin is minted and usually has no premium over the face of the coin.

I thought this vid would be helpful in understanding the coin minting process and to help in identifing between an error at the mint or damage after being minted.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=48P7yOBZczQ

Aspie_Rocco

Thank you for sharing this. Fun to see the machinery and hear the home town accents.

As a Jefferson Fan I approve this video lol.

TomB

I'm going to check this out later when I have some time, but this is likely going to help an enormous number of folks on the forum. Good job finding and posting.

ricko

Great post... this will help many people, both new to the hobby, and some who have not seen the minting process.... Cheers, RickO

Hemispherical

Yes, I do hope it helps. I remember watching it on TV awhile back and usually one is able to find something on YT. Would be great if the US Mint’s PR team did an updated video.

Hemispherical

Newer vids here (making circulating and proof coins): https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1008812/making-money-the-error-in-our-ways-or-is-it-pmd#latest

divecchia

Great post and thanks for sharing the link.

Donato