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by **lukesquires** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:22 pm

I found a 1945 wheat penny missing the "1" in 1945. Any thoughts on the value?

by **barrytrot** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:26 pm

3 cents.

That does not sound like a mint error, it's 99.9% likely that it is "post mint damage".

It's not difficult to alter the face of a coin gently enough to make things look "missing". But experts can tell if it's a mint error (worth a lot extra) or "post mint damage" worth nothing over "wheat value".

by **lukesquires** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:30 pm

Thanks, there is a very faint impression where the "1" should be, but you have to turn the coin at an angle to see it.

by **Thogey** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:32 pm

picture?

by **lukesquires** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:42 pm

I need a better camera. When I get it I will post a pic.

by **Elcid69** » Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:31 pm

I think you are missing "1" too !

by **robroy** » Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:37 pm

During the minting process some grease getting into the die where the 1 is located will cause a weak strike and thus wear out faster that a nor greased coin.

by **lukesquires** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:38 pm

That sounds like what may have happened here, there is a small mark where the one should be. I am scanning it at the office tomorrow and will try to post it.

by **MIspecial** » Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:39 am

Wheres the pic?

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