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I truly think it's a dropped letter error. It matches the shape of the O in "ONE".
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I'm truly hoping so! That's exactly what I thought too, thanks for the quick response E&V.  Edited by QuarterHoarder72
04/24/2020 12:25 am
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Looks like it could fit for a dropped letter. Here is a quick overlay:  I am curious to hear other opinions on this one. -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Thanks for the overlay CH27, couldn't have done it better myself.   |
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Aside from the damage to the rev. rim at 9k, I'm not seeing any other damage that would indicate a "vise job". IMO, yes to the dropped letter error. Nice find, good eye... |
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I have never seen a large letter be a dropped letter. John1  |
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@Greasy Fingers: Thanks for responding, I have high hopes for this coin.
@John1: I haven't either, but I think it's certainly possible. On most wheat cents I see the top part of the O struck through slight grease, so it makes sense that it would be that part to be dropped.
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04/24/2020 10:17 am
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Here is just a quick view of what I think could be the cause of the partial dropped letter. The grease commonly seen on wheat cents that I look through usually fill the top of the O. I found a picture online to show what I mean:  The coin doesn't show exactly what I'm picturing, as it would be filling the top of the O not more to the side, but it's close enough. This is the grease that would harden and then get struck as a dropped letter once it fell out, and that would explain the impartial letter and not a full one. What do you guys think? Edited by QuarterHoarder72
04/24/2020 12:56 pm
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This may well be a dropped letter impression. It's hard to see how the reverse of another cent could leave such an impression, as surrounding high-relief areas are unaffected. At the same time, I find it a bit concerning the way in which the letter fades out. A hardened piece of "grease" in the shape of a partial letter should have clearly defined ends. However, I don't see this as a disqualifying observation. On balance, I'd go with the dropped letter diagnosis.
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Thanks for the response @mikediamond! The fade is certainly weird, and I haven't seen it on any other dropped letters. I appreciate the help, thanks again. Edited by QuarterHoarder72
04/24/2020 1:36 pm
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Hello, great post. I have three 1956d rpms If you can get me your address I would be happy to send you one for free.
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@stevieb thanks for the offer, but I prefer to find my varieties myself. Thanks again!  |
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I know what you mean. Goodluck
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