Dear Coin Crew, I ran across this 1943 Steel Wheat Penny the other day while searching thru some others. I know a '43 steel is not rare at all, however when I found this one it was heavily rusted and the only way you could tell it was a penny was by comparing it to other '43 steels I have. I cleaned it which I know is frowned upon, but as I cleaned it, I noticed a "P" where the mint mark (or very close to) should be. My research tells me that there is only D and S mint marks. A blank coin means the mint in Philadelphia. I also want to note that the mark seems to be more indented than raised, like someone struck it with a die mark. But, why would someone wish to do that? It would not increase the value at all. I am a novice at this, so any feedback would be appreciated. I am attaching a few pictures, also a few pictures of a "D" for comparison of the mint mark place. Thank you! "P" "D"
Actually, it's probably a D, but has been dinged up which has slightly moved metal and makes you think it's a P. So to answer your question in soliloquy... not to 'P'.
Kasia is correct. It's likely a 'D', and if it isn't... then it's minor damage to the coin that happens to resemble a mint mark.
Only reason i clicked on this is because i thought we were peeing. on a serious note, i too just see a damaged d mm.
