1968 Lincoln cent with odd rim

[wavysteps]

I have a very good idea how this was caused on this 1968 Lincoln cent, but wanted to make sure that I was correct. My guess is that this was milled for a good luck charm or souvenir key chain of sorts.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/Wavystep2003/1-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/Wavystep2003/2-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/Wavystep2003/3-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/Wavystep2003/4-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f292/Wavystep2003/5-6.jpg

Any other thoughts on this odd rim.

BJ Neff

[diamond]

It could be an encased, or lucky token cent. The abrupt truncation at the tops of IGWT is a sign of post-strike damage/alteration.