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1949 S Wheat Penny Question

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 Posted 02/14/2021  5:11 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add studani19 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I found this 1949 S Wheat penny and noticed some sort of chip on the reverse just below the leaf on the right side. Also a die chip above the letter I on the obverse. Is this a common coin?


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 Posted 02/14/2021  5:33 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coop to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The Wheats of the 1950's had more die issues those years because of the over use past retirement dies. The small die chip above the 'B' is probably the beginning of a crack or die chip on that area. (BIEs) are found in the area between the 'BE'. But it maybe just starting. On the reverse there appears to a lamination or a struck though debris on the other area you mention. It appears that the stem and area above the grains still has an area that hasn't peeled yet. (thus a raised are under the last 'A' on America. The USA area looks like there was a slight amount of grease on the other devices in that area. It didn't block the devices, just weakened them a bit. (Note on the affected areas, the devices are a bit wider because of the grease preventing the tops of the devices from forming)
Here is what the BU ones look like:
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Thanks Coop! We appreciate the information, it is very helpful. We are getting the hang of it and will have more coins to post soon.
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