Odd Obverse , help how this couls happen 0

[Ray, USMC]

I have heard all kinds of explanations for this coin and I would just be interested in hearing any and all opinions as to what people think could have caused this perfect reverse imprint. Thanks for any imput on this.

[Coinbuf]

Another coin was placed on top of this coin and pressed into it, maybe done intentionally or by accident.  Another theory would be an overstrike but I'm skeptical of that option, or at least of that option having happened at the mint. 

[Greenstang]

Three are now two active posts on this same coin. See under "Journals" for replys to the other one.

 

[VKurtB]

I agree with the above, but I believe considerable time in contact with both coins and a corrosive liquid. I don't think pressure alone explains this.

[physics-fan3.14]

It appears to be in an NGC holder. What did they say? 

[Ray, USMC]

I cannot seem to find the other discussions you mentioned above. I am just very curious about this coin. I like the corrosive theory but if a liquid was in contact why would it only corrode the one cent and no other details ? 

[Ray, USMC]

Apparently this was not submitted as an error only as an over date.and as we all know you only get what you ask for, and as such the "one cent" was ignored..

[EarlyUS.com]

It looks like post mint damage, very possibly  intentional, to me.

[Just Bob]

1 hour ago, Ray, USMC said:

I cannot seem to find the other discussions you mentioned above. I am just very curious about this coin. I like the corrosive theory but if a liquid was in contact why would it only corrode the one cent and no other details ? 

If you look closely, you can see the image of the wreath around "ONE CENT."

It isn't an error. It is post-mint damage.