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I just came across this roll hunting. It appears to be a 1943 copper LWC, but that cannot be the case right? I got the best images below, it is definitely worn. I know I can't be that lucky but let me know what you think.    |
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 Sorry there's the front of the coin |
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 That's initially what I thought too, but you can see here is a 1942, and the 2 is even with the rest of the date, the one I posted is raised, like a 1943. Also, in 1942 the 2 is more rounded or squared, but mine is pointed like a 3 should be. Edited by Nobile03
01/06/2023 01:21 am
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Looks like a damaged 1942 to me. John1  |
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I'm torn between 1942 and 1947, not 1943 though.
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1942 damaged
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 damaged 1942 cent Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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The mint never issued a coin with the last digit a 3 that looked anything like that squiggle on your coin.
I am struggling to see a 7, as one did.
To me, clearly a 1942.
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Given the pics posted, I'm seeing '42 on a well-circulated/damaged Wheat cent. |
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Not sure how you are seeing a three when it's clearly a two. Sorry, no premium.  |
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I can see this being a 2 or a 7 as well.
Looks like the last digit took a hit at the base that pushed metal around (creating the base of a "2" or it really is a 2).
Take a minute to look at the images posted. A clear closeup would be nice.
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Based on the shape of the 4 and the distance of the last digit from the 4, a 7 seems more likely than a 2, but there's too much damage to tell for sure. I definitely don't see a 3.
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Posted 01/06/2023 12:57 am
