Strange Wheat Penny

[Diamondman307]

Ok, so I was hunting a box of pennies my grandma gave me, and I got this wheat penny. What type of error is it, and how rare would it be?

 

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[JackalopeZL1]

probably not a error, More like a modification..

 

[A2coins]

If it is an error it would be a rare coin I'm not sure but I would lean more towards what jackalopezl1 said!! Always check with a coin expert to be sure Ive seen coins where the stamping is double off center ect nothing like that though I would be excited to take it to a coin shop though. Just never sell a coin there you will get ripped most times. Can you send some sun here to MI...... Thanks for the post!!!!!!!

 

[Diamondman307]

Quite interesting...a modified wheat penny...I wonder if it is...

 

[against the wind]

That's different. Looks like it was pressed.

 

[Diamondman307]

That's different. Looks like it was pressed.

Quite strange!

 

[kcm]

Could you show the other side please?

 

[Diamondman307]

Could you show the other side please?

Well, it's not important. It is just worn in a circle.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Maybe it was a clothes dryer that caused that?

 

[Diamondman307]

Maybe it was a clothes dryer that caused that?

I don't think so...

 

[l.cutler]

Hard to say exactly how, but it was definitely damaged in some way. No possible way that happened during the minting process.

 

[trapperart]

Different for sure

 

[CRUSADER]

WAG;
To me it looks modified to become some kind of coin operated token.

 

[kingskid1611]

Or it may have been stuck in something that moved around like what you see. similar to dryer but more tightly and precise.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I agree with Jackalope and Againstthewind.

 

[Diamondman307]

So it is likely not mintmade...this is weird.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Does the other side have the same type of damage (defect)?

 

[Diamondman307]

No, it is only the front.

 

[Doubter in MD]

Well, it's not important. It is just worn in a circle.

You say that a picture of the other side isn't important but unless I missed something you haven't revealed a date.

This really does appear to be post mint manipulation but the more info you provide, the more likely you may get an educated answer.

So a picture of the Lincoln side with a date could actually help.

 

[wpsgta1000]

Looks like it got stuck in a coin counting machine. I've seen similar damage that was from a counting machine but not as severe.