Is this an error coin?

relicsncoins

Some kind of broadstrike maybe? I'm guessing minor if it is.



JJ

relicsncoins

Anyone? The wide rims is what I'm referring to.

19Lyds

Is it a bit larger in diameter than a typical cent?

relicsncoins

<< <i>Is it a bit larger in diameter than a typical cent? >>



I don't know, it's not mine. Just came across it will on the Bay.

errormaven

It looks like a broadstrike on a blank ("Type I planchet"). The blank did not go through the upset mill.

Then again, the absence of metal flow in the peripheral letters may indicate that the rim was flattened after the strike.

19Lyds

A coin struck without the collar would be slightly larger than a coin struck with the collar. (i.e. broadstruck.)

Actual determination needs to be done in hand by a professional since there could be many variables of which I know nothing about that could come into play here.

PerryHall

It may have been pressed into one of those aluminum good luck charms.

FredWeinberg

Mike D. is correct -

It's a nice Broadstruck cent on a
Type 1 (no rim) blank.

In all probability, the slightly larger
diameter of the T1 Blank is what
prevented the blank from being
properly seated into the collar;
it was laying on top of the collar
when struck; thereby "broadstruck
out of the collar"......

relicsncoins

Thanks guys. You error guys sure know the minting process, probably a must if you are going to collect errors and authenticate them.