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Possible 1953 Wheat Ear Error

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Would this be an example of a die chip or some other error to the wheat ear on this 1953? Thoughts? Thanks.
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Looking at the pic you have it does look like die chips, but can you please post a full pic of the rev.
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Just some die chips, no error. Sometimes referred to as "bugs" in the wheat.

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Die chips, yes. Would love to see full, large and sharp pics of the obverse and reverse. 1950s wheat cents can have many interesting issues.
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Here you go.
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Here's the front side.
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Those are Die Chips. Common the the 1950's wheat cents.
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@myh, thx for adding those overall pics of this coin. Looks like it is in really nice shape!
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Obverse pic seems to show a cracked skull.
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Ants on the wheat. Very common.
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Die Chips
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Ants on a Log, Very tasty!
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Not a bad looking Wheat cent - but the die chips add no premium.
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