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I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:22 pmby lukesquires
I found a 1945 wheat penny missing the "1" in 1945. Any thoughts on the value?
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:26 pmby barrytrot
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".
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:30 pmby lukesquires
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.
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:32 pmby Thogey
picture?
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:42 pmby lukesquires
I need a better camera. When I get it I will post a pic.
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:31 pmby Elcid69
I think you are missing "1" too !
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:37 pmby robroy
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.
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:38 pmby lukesquires
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.
Re: I found wheat penny w/ mistake
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Fri Mar 23, 2012 4:39 amby MIspecial
Wheres the pic?