Possible 1914-D Cent

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  1. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    I found this in my stash of wheats. It appears that it MAY be a 1914-D. It has apparently been shot or some kind of damage. My question is: are there any known die markers for a 1914 D cent? Opinions appreciated. Kirk
     

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  3. codydude815

    codydude815 Wannabe coin dealer

    You see how the lower left corner of the "L" in liberty is touching the edge? thats one of the main markers.
     
  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    I would say it is an intentionally altered coin.
     
  5. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Actually I think it might have started as a 1944.
    Definitely altered.
    Attempted to add the mintmark and was punched too hard, hence the bulge on the reverse.
    Not sure why the punch mark on the reverse.
     
  6. gopher29

    gopher29 Coin Hoarder


    if it did start out as a 1944 then the initials VDB should be visible under Lincoln's bust. If someone were going to alter a 1944 cent though, I would think it would make more sense to just start out with a 1944-D and not have to mess with trying to add a mintmark.
     
  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    There is a lot of space between the 9 and the second 1.

    Kirk:
    Did you check for the VDB on the shoulder?
     
  8. WoodenSpoon Boy

    WoodenSpoon Boy New Member

    its deff has a look and feel like a 40s cent to me. You can still see some of the 44 thats left
     
  9. Coinlover

    Coinlover The Coin Collector

    its fake. it dosn't make sence that its in that good of shape, yet the metal around the date is messed up. looks like an ebay 1914D cent.:rolling:
     
  10. Shortgapbob

    Shortgapbob Emerging Numismatist

    Looks like a 44D to me.
     
  11. zaneman

    zaneman Former Moderator

    It's definitely a 1944 coin. Not sure what caused the damage though.
     
  12. Arizona Jack

    Arizona Jack The Lincoln-ator

    appears to me that the VDB has been scraped
     
  13. Captainkirk

    Captainkirk 73 Buick Riviera owner

    Yes, there is a V.D.B. My curiosity is sated.
     
  14. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    :thumb:

    So is ours.
     
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