error wheat penny

Kim400

I have a 1956-D wheat penny that is missing the "I" in Liberty. the coin shop said it was an error coin. does anyone know its value. it is in excellent shape. thank you in advance

wam98

MadMarty

Sounds like a grease filled die...

Kim400

thanks wayne

coppercoins

<< <i>Sounds like a grease filled die... >>



That or a worn out die. If all the letters around the missing one are mushy and squished, it's a worn out die. If everything around the missing letter is as sharp as it should be, grease filled die. Either way, not uncommon.

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Try something like this at ebay to get an idea of value

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DorkGirl