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1959 D error penny

I found a 1959 D penny that looks like it has been struck with what i thought was a wheat penny. It also looks like it was struck with a dime obverse and reverse of the coin. I see a head struck next to Lincoln's head to the right. It is looks like it was struck several times. The penny has the shape of the wheat where the edge of the coin is but It may be a dime design. Please take a look I do have a lot pictures because it is suck an odd coin with a lot going on. Let me know what you see and think. https://photos.app.goo.gl/ahEBu14c6xRPhG8h7

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  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fake, and I did not even look at the photo :o

  • oh well that would be a bummer. I got it in my coin rolls from the bank.

  • jonathanbjonathanb Posts: 3,662 ✭✭✭✭✭

    100% genuine damage on a 100% genuine coin.

  • Mint damage? I think it is a genuine coin.

  • rokkyrokky Posts: 308 ✭✭✭✭
    edited June 13, 2022 3:07PM

    I can’t understand how someone that looks at such a coin and does not realize that it’s a severely damaged coin (PMD) It isn’t a fake, it’s just a severely damaged coin. Damaged in circulation
    Post
    Mint
    Damage
    PMD

  • ifthevamzarockinifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,902 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just a bunch of post mint damage (PMD) :/

  • I knew it was a weird penny but wasn't just going to disregard it with as just PMD damage. I've also read about severely damaged coins be worth something and brushed off as PMD. It also looked like a fold over strike.

  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 13, 2022 3:20PM

    What you have is a "sandwich job" wherein a genuine coin is placed between two other genuine coins and struck with a hammer or squeezed in a vise. No numismatic value, sorry.

  • rokkyrokky Posts: 308 ✭✭✭✭

    @MarkKelley said:
    What you have is a "sandwich job" wherein a genuine coin is placed between two other genuine coins and struck with a hammer or squeezed in a vise. No numismatic value, sorry.

    This coin shows nothing of the such. It’s just damaged. Unless I’m not seeing something right.

  • Ok thanks

  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    If he's seeing designs from other coins, it's sandwiched. Otherwise, it's just regular damage.

  • rokkyrokky Posts: 308 ✭✭✭✭

    I looked at all of his pics, didn’t see anything like that. Sometimes my eyes fool me though, lol

  • Ok thanks

  • jonathanbjonathanb Posts: 3,662 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jlefkowith143 said:
    It also looked like a fold over strike.

    No, it didn't.

    A genuine fold-over strike is shown in this thread. There is nothing about your coin that looks remotely like a fold-over strike.

  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,246 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jlefkowith143 said:
    Mint damage? I think it is a genuine coin.

    No. Damage after it left the mint. Run over or hit with a hammer.

  • ok

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No big deal. We were all fascinated by these weird looking oddities when we were starting out. I think i even created a few. ;)

  • good to know. Thank you for your comments and info. I appreciate it.

  • Question? How do you get sticky stuff off a coin without damaging it? I found a 1974 penny that has sticky stuff on it which is unfortunate but don't want to damage the coin.

  • 2windy2fish2windy2fish Posts: 835 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Soak in 70% alcohol for 24 hours or so, then pat dry…no rubbing as that will damage the coin

  • ok alcohol got it. thank you.

  • Thank you so much for the information. So much appreciated. Also thanks for the tip for getting sticky stuff off without damaging it.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Totally PMD on the cent. And acetone is great for removing organic material and will not affect the metal. Cheers, RickO

  • great thank you. With Acetone is there a certain brand or is it just acetone nail polish remover?

  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jlefkowith143 said:
    great thank you. With Acetone is there a certain brand or is it just acetone nail polish remover?

    Never use nail polish remover. Too many additives. Get the stuff at your local hard ware store

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • I was double checking. I don't want to use anything that will create damage. so thank you.

  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Jlefkowith143 said:
    I knew it was a weird penny but wasn't just going to disregard it with as just PMD damage. I've also read about severely damaged coins be worth something and brushed off as PMD. It also looked like a fold over strike.

    Point one out for us, please. If so, I need to start buying damaged, fold over strike, coins.

    I bet the guy down in the Walmart parking lot could hook me up with a few?

    bob :)

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • sure no problem. I will have him set up a table for you.

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