191? Wheat Cent Error

Here’s a clever little error coin. I’ve never seen one like it…I assume it is a grease filled die on the last digit but it’s surprising that the “damage” is so acute. Any insights would be appreciated. Enjoy!

 

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That is correct.

 

Never knew that Lincoln cents were minted in the first century! Very cool greaser.

 

I have a very similar example. I also thought the digit got clogged with gunk.

The presence of VDB narrows your coin down to just a few possible years, or it is really the rare 191 VDB.

 

A microscope with bright light may show the shadow of the missing digit.

 

Neat greaser!

 

A beautiful grease filled die.