Found this gem in my late fathers massive collection (60 years of errors) of upgraded US error coins. I believe it was struck through grease causing the Y to appear as a V. The reverse also shows signs of die transfer or something (not an expert) within the lettering. Let me know what you think. Listing for / or selling is only allowed in the FOR SALE subforum, and there are specific rules to follow. I have tons of photos, video will be linked soon. Be sure to switch to 1080p or 4k for best results. Likewise, limitation on photos and video may be limited. You can only list once a week unless you are a Supporter
It is larger on the coin than the rest of the word, damage from an impact would not stretch the lettering
Copper is rather soft and subject to deformation from impacts. That's what happened here. This is a common occurrence on a common coin, so its value is only a couple of cents.
Damage. 1 Cent. What makes you think that one random coin out of all of the cents minted that year just happened to use a single die with a "V" instead of a "Y"?
@mpl …don’t feel like the Lone Ranger, we’ve all had a few bubbles burst along the way. Better you hear the truth now as you go through your fathers’ coins. Go to doubleddie.com. Read the sections listed there, especially How Dies Are Made and Worthless Doubling. Because you are gonna find that, as you proceed, you need to know this criteria, if you haven’t read it yet. AND…go to error-ref.com to learn what true errors are. You have a unique opportunity here…don’t just try to sell your Dads’ coins, learn about them…become a better collector…collecting is not just about what a coin is worth.
This. It is, however, worth more than one cent. It’s an S-Mint Wheatie, after all. So it’s worth a few cents, plural.
@mpl - soliciting sales or swaps is not permitted on the discussion boards. There is, however, a For Sale forum where it is allowed, once you’re through the short probationary period and have read the rules posted at the top of that board. Welcome to CT. (That’s CoinTalk, not Connecticut. LOL.)
I agree with the assessments of the others, this coin has suffered damage and is only worth a couple cents at the most.
OK thanks for the warning. If you don't mind my asking, why are you even putting up with this? If they're errors, return them and get your money back. Or at least insist on good ones. Don't let them get away with this, it's not fair, you paid good money for these. Don't be a fool. You have rights. Just because they're the US Mint, that doesn't mean they can push you around!
Second this. This would be a good learning opportunity to find out about the Mint process, particularly the planchet, die, and strike, and all the errors and varieties that can happen with these.