What Is On The Reverse Of This 1939 Wheat Cent?

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ae802000 Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 1:33 pm Hello everyone. I am still new to this coin collecting and i have found a few wheat pennies with a beautiful obverse but have what appears to be glue on the reverse. Why is this here example 1939 Wheat penny. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 1:37 pm Looks like a piece of glued-on plastic? to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19164 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 2:49 pm I'm thinking the coin was stored in an album that used a (mild) adhesive to keep the coin in the slot/hole. I've seen this dozens and dozens of times when breaking down old albums. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 2:53 pm If you can't pull the adhesive off in one piece then soak your coin in 100% Acetone for a few hours - that should dissolve it. Then rinse, pat dry with a soft towel and you'll be all set. Report this Post to the Staff
That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 3:04 pm I see a possible doubled eyelid too. Report this Post to the Staff
Kcm Valued Member United States 284 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 4:05 pm I wonder what's on the back of this later date (1960) Lincoln Cent, but I think I'll just keep wondering. Glue, perhaps? Kevin Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/14/2020 4:07 pm Elmer's glue. It was added to hold the coin to a piece of fabric. Note all the devices you can see through the glue, and these devices are normal is shape. Report this Post to the Staff
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