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1951 D Wheat Coin Error, Maybe?

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Hi everyone,why does the 5 on this 1951 Wheat penny look like a six? Is this what they call extra metal maybe? Is it considered an error coin? Thanks
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Could be a well placed Die Chip.
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With given photo I can't voice an opinion....how about a closeup shot of the date and mint mark.
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could be a die chip - they were common in these years.
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