Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
Comments
Weak strike, worn/overused dies,
........... fairly typical circ. 25-S
Right said, Fred.
I don't think the heavy circulation wear helps, either
Too many times through the Maytag.
All of the above.
This piece likely did not even have lines in the wheat ears when it was struck.
Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
Are there such collectors that collect weak strikes because the guy I got these from must hav3 loved them because I have many early Wheaties like this
Yeap 1925 S is fun to look for a good strike.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
An old, worn cent that likely had a weak strike to begin with... just supporting all the above... Cheers, RickO