1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

Ask a question or post your most recent discovery.

Moderator: Daniel

Forum rules
Here's a link to how to post a topic with images in our community https://coinauctionshelp.com/welcome-to ... community/

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.

1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.

2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.

3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.

4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.

5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.

6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.

7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
Post Reply
Message
Author
bigtex42
Coining Around
Posts: 3
Joined: Tue Sep 28, 2021 9:36 pm

1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

#1 Unread post by bigtex42 »

Found this in a Bank roll dated 2/18/57 my birthday. I had them a while and was going to keep them in roll decided that
was no fun and opened them. Newest penny date was 1956 unc. I do not know if it is a error or if it was used as a tool.
Thank you for your time.
IMG_4738.jpg
IMG_4740.jpg
Attachments
IMG_4739.jpg
IMG_4743.jpg
Top
User avatar
Paul
Master Die Variety Examiner
Master Die Variety Examiner
Posts: 19068
Joined: Wed May 29, 2013 9:19 pm
Location: Wisconsin
Has thanked: 906 times
Been thanked: 3319 times

Re: 1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

#2 Unread post by Paul »

This appears to be post mint physical damage....
C.O.N.E.C.A. Wi State Rep
Fly-In Club Wi State Rep
Top
User avatar
Daniel
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 26481
Joined: Wed Jan 28, 2009 4:59 pm
Location: Ohio
Has thanked: 1146 times
Been thanked: 4157 times
Contact:
Contact Daniel

Re: 1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

#3 Unread post by Daniel »

The coin is damaged.
Top
User avatar
Earle42
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 15966
Joined: Tue Apr 02, 2019 11:18 am
Location: OH
Has thanked: 1378 times
Been thanked: 4983 times

Re: 1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

#4 Unread post by Earle42 »

I agree. Nothing in the minting process would do this.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8

How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
Top
finalfantasy
Coinasieur
Posts: 159
Joined: Sun Jun 09, 2013 9:02 pm
Has thanked: 28 times
Been thanked: 27 times

Re: 1915 Wheat Penny Major Error or Not

#5 Unread post by finalfantasy »

looks like it was for a science experiment either intended or unintended as it looks like it was damaged or a chemical was added to give it that discoloration might have been in a fire
Top
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Mint Errors and Varieties Forum”