1953D cent

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mary Neely, Dec 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM.

  1. Mary Neely

    Mary Neely Active Member

    Can anyone tell me what’s wrong with this Penny?
     

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    Mary Neely, Dec 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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  3. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    It looks like it's corroded or has been in a fire. Definitely damaged.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Dec 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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  4. Bill in Burl

    Bill in Burl Collector

    I agree; buried in acidic soil or in a fire.
     
    Bill in Burl, Dec 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Poor things been put through the wringer......
     
    green18, Dec 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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  6. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    I agree you should spend that sucker soon! :D
     
    fretboard, Dec 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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  7. Jersey magic man

    Jersey magic man Supporter! Supporter

    Hard luck life on that cent!
     
    Jersey magic man, Dec 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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  8. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely damaged.
     
    Collecting Nut, Dec 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Spent 20 years in an industrial dryer and then escaped to a truck filled with biohazardous waste which was then hanging around 3 Mile Island when the core melted down.
     
    Michael K, Dec 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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