1984 penny missing WE TRUST
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crodez
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PALH1
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Re: 1984 penny missing WE TRUST
what am i seeing in the field from K12 - K3 plz ??
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Re: 1984 penny missing WE TRUST
if you look at the coin from, say a 60 degree angle, .... & with the 'light source' away from you,....
what do you
in the "field areas" where the lettering is missing ??
what do you
in the "field areas" where the lettering is missing ?? -
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Re: 1984 penny missing WE TRUST
Pretty neat find missing that many letters. It's caused by the die cavity being filled with grease and not being able to impart the lettering during the strike. It is actually common to find cents missing lettering and numbers.
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Re: 1984 penny missing WE TRUST
Hey,Thanks you guys.Learn something new everyday.