1959 error Rim

Kdchrist

The photos show coin, Any inputs on this coin?
Thanks

Oldhoopster

Sorry, but the rim is damaged. A coin struck by dies in a collar would not look like that

ctf_error_coins

Damaged

291fifth

Damage. Value is one cent.

jmlanzaf

Damaged

Kdchrist

Thanks both sides are not damaged so thought maybe it was flat at one time. cant tell what could damage it like that.
Oh well.

Jimnight

Damage.

ricko

Post mint damage.... strange looking though.... Cheers, RickO

Oldhoopster

@Kdchrist said:
Thanks both sides are not damaged so thought maybe it was flat at one time. cant tell what could damage it like that.
Oh well.

Don't worry about what caused the damage. The important question is: "How can this occur during the minting process". In your case, it can't happen. If you're interested in errors and varieties, you'll want to learn as much as you can about the minting and die making.

Here are some links to get you started:

https://www.usmint.gov/news/inside-the-mint/how-coins-are-made-coin-production-terminology
https://www.coinnews.net/2013/09/13/how-the-philadelphia-mint-makes-hubs-and-dies-to-produce-coins

Hope this helps

Kdchrist

Thanks, I will bring me understanding back up, Links good start Ty