1863 Indian Cent Over Greased Die On Reverse?

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CaptJeffWorthFL Valued Member United States 247 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 5:48 pm I purchased a bulk bag of Indian Head and Flying Eagle cents. While looking at each one I noticed the word "ONE" above CENT was missing on the reverse of this one. I have looked at it under a USB microscope and loop. I looked for any evidence of the word ONE, swirl marks, gouges or any signs of it being removed. I weighed it along with 4 other 1863 Flying Eagles. All came out between 4.57 and 4.58 grams with the coin in question being 4.58g, all 4 coins were also comparable in grade. What are your thoughts? Over greased die on the reverse? Thanks again for the input. Report this Post to the Staff

mrwhatisit Pillar of the Community United States 2955 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 6:14 pm I don't think this is an Flying Eagle cent... It looks more like a Grease Filled Die event from what I see and based off your photos... Report this Post to the Staff
CaptJeffWorthFL Valued Member United States 247 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 6:32 pm Lol, I am so tired right now after going through all these. Yes, my mistake on the title. I'll change it to Indian Head, thanks for the heads up. Report this Post to the Staff
CaptJeffWorthFL Valued Member United States 247 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 6:39 pm I forgot how to edit the title. If that is even possible on my end. Maybe if an administrator can just change it to Indian Head cent instead of flying eagle. I would appreciate it greatly. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10547 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 11:14 pm Looks like a Greaser......... Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74233 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 11:23 pm Looks like a Greaser to me. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10547 Posts	Posted 09/13/2024 11:53 pm OP coin....... My FE coin.......Similar grease problem Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/14/2024 08:34 am Most unusual. Shame about the cleaning and damage. Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36745 Posts	Posted 09/14/2024 10:12 am Looks like intentional damage to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10547 Posts	Posted 09/14/2024 2:17 pm Quote: Looks like intentional damage to me. It could very well be - with coins anything can happen. Care to pinpoint any observations that make you feel that way? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96214 Posts	Posted 09/14/2024 9:58 pm A whil back there was another IHC that had the 'ONE' missing, and I cannot find it.... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 09/16/2024 12:09 pm Interesting find. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5774 Posts	Posted 09/19/2024 9:39 pm Is that some counterstamp markings on the obv? If so, that may account for the missing ONE on the rev. The "punch", or whatever was used to produce the incuse marks on the obv, makes it "bulge" out on the reverse. Circulation can take care of the letters at that point. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
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