1961 penny rim problem

[Golden Oldie]

Noticed this rim after I poked the sharp edge into my finger. The rim looks like it has started to separate from the rest of the coin. Any thoughts on this will be welcome. Thanks, Pat

[ant]

it almost looks like 2 coins. one inserted into other.

[WoodenJefferson]

That's pretty neat, if I'm not mistaken, it appears to be what is termed a "broadstrike" a coin that was partially struck outside the collar

 

(the collar holds the coin in place and determines the diameter at the same time, while being struck)

 

This is a real "error" coin and because people actually collect errors as such, it will sell for a small premium.

 

Nice find.

 

Edit Note: I was mistaken, as pointed out by other posters, the bezel can still be seen in the reverse image.

 

My bad.

[ant]

wooden thank you. the rim caught me off gaurd i love some good errors

 

also might they call that a railroaded rim? or something.

[WoodenJefferson]

A true railroad rim will be 360 degrees around the coin where half the coin is held by the collar with reeding and the other half will be slick but expanded to a larger diameter than the reeded edge, so it looks like a wheel from a train when ejected.

 

These rail road rims appeared on large coins, like Morgans. They are highly sought after by collectors.

[ant]

(thumbs u

[bsshog40]

Cool find!!

[Golden Oldie]

Thanks for all the good info. I've got another strange looking penny I'm going to post and an old nickel, too. Pat

[Coindude]

Hate to break it to you, I had one similar and it was just an old piece that someone had inserted into a collar that they carried on a key chain. The piece that held it onto the keychain has since fallen off. Sorry to be the harbinger of bad news.

[WoodenJefferson]

plausable

 

[Coindude]

plausible

When did you join the Myth Busters! Anyhow, not only plausible, but true. Take a look at the pictures... it's really the only possible explanation.

[WoodenJefferson]

Ok...probable

[bsshog40]

Ok...probable

I agree!

[prudden]

It looks like a bezel around the coin that used to have a loop for a chain on it.I really don't think it's an error.

[WoodenJefferson]

Now that you guys point it out, from the reverse image side, I can now see the bezel is still intact.

 

My mistake,

 

Good eyes guys.

[Golden Oldie]

So this means I should be able to pry this thing off the penny? I seem to be batting zero on my on my pennies but my 1910 5c seems to have genuine error

Thanks again everyone,

 

Pat

[Conder101]

You will probably damage the cent if you try to pry the bezel off.

[Golden Oldie]

I'll just stick it back in a 2x2 and write not rim damage on it for future reference. Pat

[Coindude]

Return it to circulation and let someone else think they found a treasure!

[RareSov]

Yeah and see it sell on eBay with dodgy pictures next week, for $453

 

[WoodenJefferson]

I just want this thread to go away, it made me look like an insufficiently_thoughtful_person.

 

Opps...TTT, did it again.

 

Oh well.

[Golden Oldie]

There, there. I'll make it all go away. When the icebergs thaw and go away on Lake Michigan(if they ever do this winter) I'll skip it out into the water and it'll never be seen again. Maybe.....

 

Pat

[WoodenJefferson]

How about those 500 or so ice fisherman on Lake Eire that got swept out from shore on a 8 mile long ice berg! Some had to leave their ATVs, portable shanties and other equipment.