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Is this a mint error or post mint damage?

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I came across this 1988 Philadelphia Lincoln Cent today. I have researched variety vista, and copper coinage and cannot find a known error like this. I thought perhaps someone may have taken another cent and smashed it, but I cannot make a determination either way. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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"I thought perhaps someone may have taken another cent and smashed it"

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Dang, and I thought I was a millionaire lol. Thanks Paul.
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#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

Good diagnosis :thumbsup:
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You hit the nail on the head, or should it be coin on the coin?
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Hi, I am a new member. My brother has a 1928 penny that was minted on a wrong size planchette. The planchette is very thin and smaller than a normal penny planchette but larger than a dime planchette. This looks to be a real penny planchette error but I am not sure. I would love to get your opinions. Once I figure out how to post the pictures, I will add it to this post.
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Chas5678 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:49 pm Hi, I am a new member. My brother has a 1928 penny that was minted on a wrong size planchette. The planchette is very thin and smaller than a normal penny planchette but larger than a dime planchette. This looks to be a real penny planchette error but I am not sure. I would love to get your opinions. Once I figure out how to post the pictures, I will add it to this post.
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#8 Unread post by Daniel »

No such thing as a million dollar mint error unless you find a copper 1943 cent, as a matter of fact you would be extremely lucky to find a coin worth a few hundred dollars.
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