1818 Large Cent error? 0

[Dan4USA]

This 1818 Large Cent has an 'o' between the T and Y on Liberty. I have searched and cannot find an error of this sort. I'm hoping to find feedback.  Thanks!

[Sandon]

Welcome to the forum!   

   This isn't a mint error.  It is a "counterstamp" that someone punched into the coin after it left the mint. They are frequently encountered on early to mid-nineteenth century U.S. coins.  People in those days used to "mark" their money to identify it as theirs, or it may have been done to test the punch.  Some more elaborate counterstamps were used to advertise products (such as "HOUCK'S PANACEA--BALTIMORE") or advocate causes (such as "VOTE THE LAND FREE") and are collectible in their own right.  Unfortunately, one like yours would be regarded as post-mint damage and makes the coin less, not more valuable.

[Dan4USA]

Thank you for the feedback!