The focus is on 8 which I think is punched over 9 and the rest is history! And the mystery (of course not for US mint) of 1959 wheat coins could be solved. This is what I figure out, If I am wrong, please explain with my coin's facts consideration. Thanks in advance; Teran
Looks like a normal 1958-D cent. The top left of the 8 took a small hit. Either a die polish line or stray mark in the lower loop. To paraphrase the 14th century Franciscan Friar and Philosopher, William of Ockham; the simplest explanation is usually the correct explanation
Plural? Coins?.. There is only one example in existence. There is no mystery to be solved. That 1959 Wheat was deemed a fake by top numismatic experts.. By the way how would a 1959 Cent be overstruck in 1958? Someone at the Mint traveled back in time 1 year? Think about it.
I mentioned, "please explain with my coin's facts consideration." and it is very obvious that the coin is doubled die!
The only doubling is due to die deterioration doubling. John Wexler provides an excellent explanation at the following link http://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html You may want to also look at his explanation of how dies are doubled. Once you understand the process, it will be easier to determine which are "obvious" doubled dies, and which are MD and DDD http://www.doubleddie.com/58222.html http://www.doubleddie.com/58201.html
We know that sometimes, coins are struck before or after their date. And in the two last submitted pictures; the head body and tail of 9 are clearly been seen!
There are many types of coins that display doubling but they are not a true doubled die. Yours is not a true doubled die. The type of doubling that your coin has is called DDD or Die Deterioration Doubling. It’s a form of NAV or No Added Value Doubling. It’s very common.
If you look at the third picture from last; the very end part of 5, proves that it is a real doubling!
I’ve been collecting for over 60 years. It’s not but if you disagree then pay the fees and send it in to a TPG for grading and be sure to pay the extra for errors. Then repost to prove me incorrect.
I looked three different times and didn't see a 9 behind the 8 , or any doubled die on the coin! As stated by others, it is just a normal wheat cent! Put it in a flip and keep it, or put it back in circulation and maybe I'll find it some day and keep it!!!
Sorry, not obvious to me. Still not seeing anything but slight die wear doubling. Wishing something was true doesn't make it so. Go ahead and pay the money to send it in and then maybe you will be convinced, I hope.