I found an error wheat cent

OK, I was searching piles of "Wheaties" for a Whitman album I'm going to do and came across this oddity. I am almost certain it's an error in the minting process as I have scrutinized it under very high magnification as well as a few different powers of jewelers loupes. Here is a scan of both the Obverse and Reverse for your thoughts and opinions Thank you for your time and effort.

OBVERSE:


REVERSE: (and possible error)

 

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Sorry about that image. Here is a link to my photobucket HI RESOLUTION image of the back. Notice the top of the first N. It's shaved off right to the field and not done mechanically like with an instrument like a hammer could do. Looks good to me. I might have it sent out to be certified depending on how this thread tuns out but might do it anyhow. Again I apologize for the lint & debris on the scan.

WHEAT CENT ERROR?

 

It's a grease-filled die which is fairly common. It makes a nice conversation piece, but it wouldn't be worth it to have certified.

Chris

 

Grease filled die I think???

 

I only collect for enjoyment and I don't collect for investment purposes but I'd be curious to know what something like this would cert at? (value)

 

Well, I Love Silver, Grease filled die errors are worth what someone will pay. In this case, I would expect between $1-$5.

 

Nah! That makes it too easy. What do YOU think it will grade?

Chris

 

I really only collect for enjoyment and I don't collect for investment purposes but I'd be curious to know what something like this would cert at?

I really couldn't tell you. Definitely it has seen a lot of circulation and has quite a few dings/bag marks (to put it nicely) besides the obvious flaw but I'd say probably somewhere between FAIR or GOOD - VERY GOOD considering. Do you think that's a fair assessment?

 

It's pretty neat to stumble upon something like this when just casually sorting coins don't you think? Made me feel kind of special for a moment! lol

 

I think you might be a bit conservative. Do you have a book on grading?

Chris

 

Of course it does! Like I said, it will make a nice conversation piece. You can tell everyone that it is the only half cent ever struck by the US Mint in the 20th century. LOL!

Chris

 

My Father offered me 50 bucks for it! I didn't have the heart to do it. I just gave it to him. Poor devil..lol

 

Definately looks to be struck-thru, cool coin!

 

Thank you BadThad. He gave it back so I guess I'm stuck with it! lol darn huh?

 

I agree!

 

What's a "struck through" coin, if I may ask? I'm not familiar with coin errors. Thank you.

 

"The struck through or strike thru error term is given to an error observed on a coin where there is an incuse marking on the coin that looks as if there was something on or adhering to the coin surface at striking. This might me a piece of wire, metal or a piece of string or grease or some other foreign material. On occasion, the material may still be adhering to the coin."

 

Very cool! Thank you ikandiggit!

 

1953 Proof DDO Wheat

 

DDO?? I'm not familiar with these abbreviations. Double die perhaps?