Did Grease Cause The Weak Stamp On This 1917 S Penny?

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spydercoin Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 8:12 pm The 'ST' is missing in 'TRUST' on the obv of this 1917 penny and the rev has very light stamping of 'AMER' in 'AMERICA'. Was the die greased filled. Does this condition add any value to the coin? Report this Post to the Staff

T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 8:15 pm Most probable grease . But this coin has been harshly cleaned . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 8:16 pm I think you've called this correctly - the product of a slightly grease-filled die. Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 8:49 pm Quote: Most probable grease . But this coin has been harshly cleaned I agree with the first part Tony, but I don't think cleaned - just overexposure from the wrong type of lighting. Very nice 17-S EDIT: Yes, grease causing weak details on Obverse and Reverse! But nothing to warrant a premium over the actual value. Edited by Rothery 04/16/2021 8:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19144 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 9:31 pm Concur with the grease assessment. Given the grease matter hasn't led to a dramatic loss of coin detail, I'd say there isn't much (if any) added value. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 9:40 pm How tell for sure? Note on the reverse, you can see the 'S' on States widened. Also on the line below that 'R' on America. The grease fills the deepest recesses of the die, when it is not totally filled, the partial will will prevent the deepest tapered area, and show the wider area near the bases if the devices: Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 04/16/2021 10:41 pm a nice Greaser! A bit off with the lighting, but overall good photos! Report this Post to the Staff
spydercoin Valued Member United States 62 Posts	Posted 04/17/2021 6:06 pm Wow, thank you for all of the information! My first diagnosis!! I appreciate all of your input! Report this Post to the Staff
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