That appears to have been damaged after it left the US Mint. To anticipate your next question...no, it does not have any additional value over a typical, circulated 1994 cent.
To answer your question yes the members here, including myself, have seen many coins that have be the victim of a vice job in the past, not uncommon at all.
@Lincolnnavigator .... Welcome aboard. Yes, that is an effect imparted by squeezing a couple of coins in a vise.... It is Post Mint Damage (PMD)... No numismatic premium. We have seen many coins similar to that one. Cheers, RickO
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It's been pressed in a vise with another coin, hence the reversed lettering. Not an error
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
That appears to have been damaged after it left the US Mint. To anticipate your next question...no, it does not have any additional value over a typical, circulated 1994 cent.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
A vise job, and a poorly executed one at that.
Same as above. PMD
To answer your question yes the members here, including myself, have seen many coins that have be the victim of a vice job in the past, not uncommon at all.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
All of the above !
Don't give up your hunt .
@Lincolnnavigator .... Welcome aboard. Yes, that is an effect imparted by squeezing a couple of coins in a vise.... It is Post Mint Damage (PMD)... No numismatic premium. We have seen many coins similar to that one. Cheers, RickO
What a hack job