1925 Penny with Wrinkle

[LeslieSusan]

I just discovered this 1925 penny with a sort of wrinkle on the left side between Lincoln’s head and the edge.Would this be of interest to collectors or is it just a flaw? Thanks!

 

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[ConshyBoy]

Where did you find it

 

[LeslieSusan]

It think it was at the bottom of my purse today. I may have received it as change recently. We’re getting ready to move so I’ve been sorting through things to pack.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Looks like a battle scar from a lawnmower blade to me.

Dave

 

[LeslieSusan]

Dave,
Yes, it does look a bit like that in the photo, but it is actually a fairly thick, raised ridge of metal. Hmmmm...

 

[flinthunter]

Lamination?

 

[roy2bears]

I would put it in my keep jar

 

[Rookster]

Battle scar but Welcome to Tnet. Happy New year.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

I might suggest taking to a coin dealer in your area... you never know, it just might be a manufacturing flaw.

Dave

 

[Tony in SC]

That's a "pinched" penny if I ever saw one !!

 

[jewelerguy]

Lamination?

I agree with flinthunter. Most likely what is known as a 'lamination error', which occurs when the metal that the planchet is made of isn't mixed well. At some point a crack occurs and a thin layer flakes off. It doesn't make the coin valuable , but it's a keeper.

 

[A2coins]

Take to a coun shop its easier to tell in hand

 

[A2coins]

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