1917-? Wheat penny. Mint mark?

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1917-? Wheat penny. Mint mark?

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Would this be considered another post mint damage? I see a “w” however I know West Point wasn’t built until 1937 or 39 I forget and there was no other mint with the mint of “W” before correct? And on that point there was no W mint four 1917 wheat pennies in my sixth edition mega red book
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Hello. I see what your seeing but I know it's definitely not a W . Either a D or Pareidolia .
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It's a D mint mark that was messed up during circulation. When looking at coins I recommend never jumping to impossible conclusions. Also think and research what it can't be then what is left is what it has to be.
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Thank you very much I will catalog it as a1917-d
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I see a “w” however I know West Point wasn’t built until 1937 or 39 I forget and there was no other mint with the mint of “W” before correct? And on that point there was no W mint four 1917 wheat pennies in my sixth edition mega red book
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Earle42 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 1:58 pm
I see a “w” however I know West Point wasn’t built until 1937 or 39 I forget and there was no other mint with the mint of “W” before correct? And on that point there was no W mint four 1917 wheat pennies in my sixth edition mega red book
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