1925 S Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Possible Error?

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 11 / Views: 2,687
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 5:51 pm Looking at this penny the obverse looks like a lot of wheat pennies but the reverse is in much better condition. Most of the features on the obverse are flattened. The 192 of the date and the MM are the most prominent. I was just wondering if it could be Struck Through Grease, something else or just normal wear? Thanks guys. I'm still out of power down here this is the one penny I had saved on my phone so I might as well post it! Not overly confident in it Report this Post to the Staff

WheatBackPenny Valued Member United States 406 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 5:58 pm I looks like just normal wear to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Redifin Pillar of the Community United States 505 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 6:39 pm Doubt that there's anything error like going on here. I too assume it's normal wear. Report this Post to the Staff
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 7:13 pm Cool. Normally I wouldn't have even glanced twice at it but because the features were so crisp on the reverse compared to the obverse, and it still has a rim around the flattened letters got me thinking. Thanks guys!! Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 7:25 pm Quote: but because the features were so crisp on the reverse compared to the obverse, and it still has a rim around the flattened letters got me thinking. Everything mushy, but the date and most of the reverse has me thinking as well. Reverse showing a weak area opposite the bust. Maybe under weight, but that would also be typical for a heavily circulated cent of this age. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
scstrawn Pillar of the Community United States 536 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 7:59 pm 25-S is known for weak strikes also. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74624 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 8:06 pm Most likely normal circulation wear do to it's age. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 8:50 pm There are two separate dies at different stages of wear, most often only one is changed out at a time, only when declared DOA, use it til it breaks thinking. Report this Post to the Staff
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 8:55 pm That makes a lot of sense coop, thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/15/2017 8:56 pm Sorry not coop, crazyb0 Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 09/16/2017 12:34 am I think that it is a combination of Struck Through Grease and circulation wear on both sides. LIBERTY is much weaker than the date (the I is almost completely missing) and the outer part of the date is significantly weaker than the 19. On the reverse, AM in AMERICA shows major weakness that doesn't correlate with the other devices' wear. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/16/2017 12:22 pm Agree deteriorated obverse die and some greasing effects. Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 11 / Views: 2,687

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.41 seconds to rattle this change.

1925 S LWC Possible Error?