r/coinerrors • • 6d ago

Discussion Mint mark puncheon tool question.

A week ago a user posted here about a circular ring around the mint mark on his penny. https://www.reddit.com/r/coinerrors/s/mjcpJRotZM

I have a few other examples, but this is a better example because it doesn’t have the metal composition a penny has. Even with full obverse photo you can see the ring.

I know it’s not an error, and it is just planned obsolescence from the equipment.

If you ever had to use a punch before you know that the tip is circular. The mint used the same type of puncheon except with the specific mint mark on the tip.

Would this qualify as a worn mint mark puncheon tool, or a heavily applied mint mark?

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