1844 over 81 Date Error large cent

Greeting CT members..

Here is a great error on a not so great coin.
I feel it's definitely the 1844/81 error, but what happened to this coin? Is it just excessive wear ?
Thanks all.

 

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These are not my forte but we did have a member here who is a specialist and was also an EAC member. Does anyone here remember his handle and maybe could tag him?

 

Wondering how in the world this could have happened without the intervention of Ancient Aliens, I did a quick search. Looks like the example... https://braidedhaircent.com/184481-braided-hair-large-cent/

 

Thanks for the link Kentucky! I am positive its the 44/81 error.

 

Other than the date error I am more curious about the coin itself. It's in horrible shape. Lol. Is that Just extreme damage/wear to the coin? Or is it something else?

 

I agree

 

I've seen much worse looking ones. Perhaps just some light rinsing with distilled water and perhaps a soft toothbrush and then letting it sit in the sun awhile to get back some tone?

 

Inverted 81. Now I see how it happened.

 

There are several of us here (EAC #1947). And yes it is the 1844/81.

 

Thank you. I just wish it was in better shape

 

No slight intended. I just can't remember everyone's handle all the time.

 

No slight taken. I know it wasn't intended as one.