1944 Wheat Penny with horned wheats?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by RabbiSchmooley, Jan 10, 2021.

  1. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    Alright guys, I've been puzzling over this for almost 2 hours. Google and my other resources have failed to yield any results, and I'm not sure what to make of it. Maybe a die clash on the tops of the wheat ears? Under the loop it presents itself as a smooth slightly raised surface in the shape of the wheat ears but without detail. I don't know very much about die clashes since I just started trying to wrap my head around them. Does anybody know what this is? Pictures were taken from 2 slightly different angles to show what I'm looking at.
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Looks more like a die crack, See how it comes off the rim . Minor NAV . Thanks for sharing.
     
  4. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    I would never have pegged that for a die crack, especially since it's uniform on both sides. Thanks for the information!
     
  5. Razz

    Razz Critical Thinker

    I am not sure it is a die crack. Looks like a worn reverse die and a lot of post mint damage. My 44 was struck with a worn obverse die, I think, as you can see the letters starting to merge with the rim. Polish_20210110_094304955.jpg
     
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  6. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    I don't see that happening with the wheat leaves though, especially with the one on the left side. You can see it comes up from the outer edge of the wheat leaf, to a point in the shape of the leaf, and then back down to meet on the right side of the leaf. Idk shat to make of it though so I'm at the mercy of the public opinion lol tbh it's probably just my untrained eyes betraying me like usual
     
  7. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    They appear to be bulges due to a deteriorating die.
     
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  8. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Die crack Die crack :beaver:
     
  9. Lueds

    Lueds Well-Known Member

    Looking at the attached overlay the marks you see don't match for a die clash.

    Die deterioration certainly could fit, or potentially a die crack. Would be easier to tell in hand. (Edit: The more I look at it, I'd agree Die Crack)
     

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  10. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    How about Die deterioration crack combo , limited time only ? ;)
     
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  11. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Jan 11, 2021
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  12. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    You are overthinking this. Die deterioration and wear plus some angled hits.
     
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  13. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    It seems that new terminology is being invented for an anomaly that doesn't fit the current coin lexicon. We already have toooooo many variations and adding new definitive's will only increase the difficult task of classifying errors.
    Enough is enough! Cease and desist! Stop the presses! :banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead::banghead:
     
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  14. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Who do you think is doing such a thing.
     
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  15. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    The propagators: Wexler, Variety Vista, NGC, ad nauseum.
     
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  16. RabbiSchmooley

    RabbiSchmooley Active Member

    Too much is never enough! I'll call this one the Horny Wheat.
     
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  17. goossen

    goossen Senior Member

    +1
     
  18. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Take a look at the ear on the obverse, wear and tear, in my opinion. Thanks for the post.
     
  19. Robert Ransom

    Robert Ransom Well-Known Member

    So, now you are wading onto the Numismatic Lexicon too.
     
  20. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Who died and left you boss? Lol. :)
     
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  21. eddiespin

    eddiespin Fast Eddie

    Sometimes I think websites like these resemble insane asylums. Then again all you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people.
     
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