1941 wheat penny
Zyluse
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I have had this coin long time. It is almost perfect and definitely a die error. I have taken it to a jeweler. It must be worth something good.
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I have kept it in a vile with cotton around it the picture didn't show much but there is die error on front as well.
Hate to break it to you but it's not as valuable as you might think it is.
Without clear photos I'll guess grease filled die.
Good for you. I did the same thing with my coin treasures when I was a little kid. I don't know what good it did but it made me feel better!
Grease filled die. Interesting but not very valuable.
Sadly it is an error but not a very valuable one. At times parts of the dies used for striking coins can become filled with grease which blocks the flow of metal into those areas of the die when the coin is struck. Because this is quite common it is not sought by collectors and has little to no value.
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Since you are making us guess what the errors are, I'd say there is a struck through grease area above the date and a more extreme grease filled die on the reverse where the AM is missing.
Assuming the reverse is due to a grease filled die, it is a great example because it has eye appeal, but it isn't worth a ton of money.
I'd like it more if it said 'MERICA'.
Grease filled die.
@Zyluse.... Welcome aboard... You have a cent displaying a grease filled die issue. Not uncommon, and not valued by collectors. It is a good example to keep if you are, or will be, a coin collector. Cheers, RickO
May be valuable to someone named Erica
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That thought crossed my mind lol 😂
Errors like this are all about eye appeal and finding someone who is especially interested in it. Yours has a particular loss of detail that makes it an optimum candidate for finding a buyer.
I wouldn't expect a jeweler to know coins unless they also happen to be a coin collector. A coin shop, if one is nearby, would be a better venue.
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take it to a coin shop , let someone who knows coins look it over and then give you the real world fact that it's not worth much, sorry but it's most likely worth maybe in the condition it's in under $10.00
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That's a good way to put Palm prints on your coins. Hold them by the edges instead or place onto a non abrasive/oily surface.
Hold coins by the edges only!!
You have left oils and salts on the surfaces that will help deteriorate the coin.
Not sure about the value of this coin. At least you have a strong life line!
Forget about getting coin advice from jewelry shops unless they also deal in coins.
A vile vial to be sure.
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