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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey all, I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing!! I have found this 1922 Wheat cent - He is in pretty bad shape but you can read the Date - I as of right now I don't see a D to go along with it. Considering it's condition I don't even know if it's even possible for it to be validated. These images are from the USB microscope camera, I will see if I can get a hold of a good regular camera and take some normal pictures. I know it's not much - but it's hopfully my first Real Find     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poor cent =[ It wouldn't be worth it to grade it in that condition. Hope you manage to get a better picture of this one, have you tried using a loupe in front of the camera?
Your first picture seems a little out of focus judging by your second photo.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hard to tell in the pictures. In person, does this circled area look like a "D" at all? It almost looks like the bump at the top of this circle is raised and the rest of the "D" flattened or obscured by damage.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The coin is pretty much done as far a being a collectable.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3656 Posts |
I agree with you coop - coin is very bad. But, for me to have a 1922 no D would be wonderful even if it is only rated P01. BlueSolo, I did see that mark that you mentioned and figured it came from the bottom of the 9 which is very thick. I see no hint of D even just looking through my scope because of the pits in it. I just looked on ebay from some of the auctions on the 1922D's and it does appear to match up in location. I guess I will never really know. Thank you very much. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Weird science - you guys deserve a prize for persistence.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3656 Posts |
I know, it's crazy. But, being a newbie to this - finding your first good (key date) error is big. Just like getting your first paycheck or your very first car - A disgusting green 1969 Chevy Impala - always called it "the boat".
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wishful thinking, the extremely corroded condition makes positive attribution impossible.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3656 Posts |
Yes, I realize that. As you say "Wishful thinking".
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1191 Posts |
Still a good find CoinCents! Pretty cool pictures you were able to get as well with the microscope!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3656 Posts |
Yeah, I thought they had character.
I should do a poll for "worst coin ever submitted on the forum".
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Posted 12/18/2015 08:29 am
