1996 D Crazy Looking Penny / 1916 Wheat Penny

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amy madison New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 02/26/2017 3:28 pm I found this penny today and I dont know what is wrong with it. There is markings all over it and it is actually kind of bent? When you hold it up it looks crooked. I noticed that the rim is wider on part of the penny when you hold it up side ways. (I would have gotten a picture of that but we are driving and my husband flung my penny somewhere in the truck with his crazy driving.) Can anyone please let me know about this penny? I also noticed the beard on the face looked funny to me and on the back of the penny there is also markings around the rims and some of the lettering. Also does anyone know about the 1916 Wheat penny I also found today? I tried to look and see if its the matte finish but I have no idea. Thank you!! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/26/2017 3:45 pm to CCF Amy, Going to need better closer pics. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 02/26/2017 5:39 pm to the family! 1916= looks like it may be a "woody", the planchette material was mixed funny causing the different metals to form a streaking/woodgrain effect. Tho not rare or exceptionally valuable, some collect those for that effect. Other= damaged post-mint PMD, hard to tell from what but looks circular, coin counter or wrapper? Report this Post to the Staff
amy madison New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 02/26/2017 8:55 pm sorry about that!! I posted new pictures I hope that you can see these ones better. Taking pictures riding in the truck does not turn out very well. I was just excited to find the odd looking pennies!! I just recently started collecting since I have found old coin penny books from my grandma. This has turned out to be the only thing my 13 year old son will actually do with me!! LOL Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/27/2017 05:09 am The 1996-D is just damaged,it's a spender. The 1916 looks nice and is a keeper. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 02/27/2017 09:17 am Amy! Yes, the 1996 just has damage but glad to hear your 13 yo is liking the penny books! Nice that you have a start from your Grandmothers collection. Makes it even more special. Report this Post to the Staff
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