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1916 S Wheat Penny S Over Something?

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Can anyone tell me what's wrong with the S mint mark?

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 Posted 04/09/2023  6:32 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add ijn1944 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Can't say for certain, but I'm thinking all those years in heavy circulation caused that mint mark to be altered--hits, hits, and lots of circulation wear.
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Maybe circulation damage.
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Just circulation damage.



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The L was printed on the rim as well
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Circulation damage. Please don't use screen shots as they are too pixelated to be of use.
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Probably a cull with that much damage.
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