Damaged 46 or 41

Is this penny a damaged 1946 or a damaged 1941?

 

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Looks like 1941. The one took a hit and moved.
On the 1946 that left line is more curved, be difficult for a hit to straighten it like that. Also at the very top of the last digit is not as wide and blunt on a 1946.

 

That's what I was thinking. But, if it is a one, could it have become longer in the damage process? It does seem longer.

 

1941!

 

If it was a "6", it would look like a blob at the bottom.

Chris

 

Thanks. It doesn't really matter. But, I have had it for years and am curious.
Dave

 

It was damaged by the fingers of a coin rolling machine

 

OK, 1941. Thanks for the feedback.

 

+1 for "41, got a little bit of improperly mix alloy there too.