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so i got a 1974 copper with opposite edges shaved off. just a tiny bit off the bottom not even the whole rim. the top side is pretty deep almost down to his head is gone. the coin is in good shape its just missing a little off the top and bottom. i was thinking planchet error and i looked it up. it kinda looks like it but the details around the missing portions are fine(some kinda effect they described) no bulging metal or edges or obvious sanding marks to make me think someone other than the mint did it. any idea what i have no pictures either ive been trying for two days. damn being computer illiterate.

Sounds like PostMintDamage(PMD). But you never know without a picture. Try to google penny error images and see if you find something similar.

it looks like a double clipped lincoln ex.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Clipped- ... 27ce725b2c
exactly like the bottom of that coin. really shallow hunks of coin missing on top and bottom. who wants it. lol.

I find clipped coins on a fairly regular basis. Mostly cents, nicks, dimes. Most have very minor pre-mint damage that would get by most automated equipment. Also have found a few that were altered post-mint. Very cool addition to collections.

im no expert but it appears to be mint damage, it is smooth and no damage near the missing pieces. post mint damage should leave some evidence the way i see it.

Frank t wrote:im no expert but it appears to be mint damage, it is smooth and no damage near the missing pieces. post mint damage should leave some evidence the way i see it.

Looking forward to your pics! That is, when you finally figure out how to do it. I think I went out and celebrated when I learned how to myself!!!! I got a little tipsy!!!

rofl ill try