1947 s penny error? 0

[Bogar10]

Hi everyone I'm im new to coin collecting and I have a 1947 s penny with what seems to be a stamping error ( ring around the front and back) or is it just damaged any feedback helps. Thanks

[Mohawk]

Hello and Welcome!

Well, in looking at your cent, I'm thinking that it's post-minting damage.  I can think of no way that your coin received that kind of mark during the striking process.  However, I can easily see how a counting or rolling machine damaged that coin in that way sometime in the course of its 72 year life. 

I hope that this helps!

~Tom

[Bogar10]

Thank you Tom for the quick reply

[Mohawk]

4 hours ago, Bogar10 said:

Thank you Tom for the quick reply

No problem, I'm glad to help.  Keep hunting, there is good stuff out there to be found by someone who is determined.

Better luck next time!