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1948 Wheat Penny Errors What Do You Guys Think?

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 Posted 12/15/2021  11:51 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Wrekkdd to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
looks like the R took a hit. Not seeing any error?
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. Looks like PMD with those photos. Please work on posting better photos,the better the photos you post the better we can help you.Check out our photo section for tips.
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Given the soft, low resolution images, I'm not seeing any errors. Possible damage, possible Machine Doubling.
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Curious as to what you see is an error. From the pictures supplied,
all I see is what may be a Ridge Ring which is not considered an error.
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Die Deterioration doubling? Sharper pics will help.



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I'll try to get better pictures but the top of the s is flat and the t looks like a Y is what I saw
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Welcome to CCF. If the top of the letter look like they bleed out to the rim, then that can be a sign that the die to make the cent was very worn out (common in 1940's and 1950's). Called Die Deterioration Doubling. Generally just considered a normal Wheat cent if DDD.
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Just a Wheat cent now. The circulation damage/wear turns it into a LWC now.
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Please always give us the entire coin, both sides along with your closeups (which need to be SHARP!).

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