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You're funny too. It turns out that I had already found CONECA, which unknowingly when I responded previously is the site that I found the numismatics glossary of terms for minting errors. I was up until 3:30am and ready all of it, of course not absorbing or remembering all of it but at least i know where to go for definitions of terminology. And I particularly like that they have a Variety/Error Index that shows the many different types and varieties of errors that can occur within a particular type. And I see that they have a forum in their Attributions and Examinations area that you have to join by paying an annual fee. I haven't yet decided whether or not to do that, but it does seem to be a valuable resource even if only for the extensive Glossary they provide.

Plausible deniability heh? ...lol... I love that! Let me first thank you for welcoming this newbie so cordially and providing me with honest feedback and opinions. I'm learning a lot of terminology and specifics from you JKK, such that I feel that I'm in class (which I love!)! And thanks for the heads-up on CONECA, which I will check out shortly.

Thanks again JKK for your input. It is much appreciated by this newbie. If the coin has no value, then I would rather even just give it away to someone who might collect coins with anomalous errors. Regarding the wear on the coin, as I said the lens on my phone cam is not the best and does not do the coin justice. All the lettering on the coin sits high and in relief, and it just seems strange that the tops of the wheat sheafs on both sides appear worn (from whatever cause) while the lettering between is hardly even worn. Also, if it had been struck with a hammer, for example, it seems to me that that would have also changed the shape and stretched it out a bit, and it does not appear to be stretched. I hit a new coin with a hammer just to see, and that coin stretched out, changing its shape and the edge was also thinned from being struck. That is not the case with this coin, as it seems to have retained its shape. However, I presume that under a microscope and with microscopic measurement it very well might reveal a change in the shape. So it seems that whatever caused damage to the right side of this coin also simultaneously caused similar, albeit less, apparent damage to the left side. Question: What would cause a coin to gain the almost dark brown patina that it has? Well, anyway, being new at this I'm certainly enjoying it very much so far, since I very much like investigating anomalies and enigmas. And reading about the plethora of minting errors that can occur has been illuminating as well as enjoyable. So, on to finding more numismatic strangeness!

WOW! This is a great forum! I didn't expect responses so quickly, and I truly appreciate all of your replies. As a recent retiree who is taking a new interest in numismatics and coins in particular, yes Just Bob I have been reading furiously about minting errors and just wanted to make correct reference to what I'm seeing on this coin. And JKK, the pics taken with my phone camera do not do it justice, as the lettering is in pristine condition and very sharp as if it were nearly new. I think it must have been sitting around somewhere not in circulation, and gained that dark patina over the years. I've never seen an old coin in what appears to be very good condition other than what looks like a straight clip, and wondered what could have caused it. I also noticed something else, and have two questions: 1) there's also slight damage to the left-side rim and a smudged or missing "i" in Liberty. Could this have been caused by a grease-filled die? (just trying to get answers guys); and 2) are there collectors who might be interested in having a coin with such damage anomalies? I'd rather that somebody have it who can appreciate it, rather than it just sitting around gathering dust.

I have a Wheat Penny with a die break that caused 1) a partial missing date (195? -last number is missing completely), 2) a flattened partial missing rim edge (from a clipped disk? or perhaps a 'tapered' planchet?) on right side from adjacent the date up to the edge adjacent Lincoln's nose, and 3) there's a cud on the reverse covering the upper 2/3 of the right wheat frond. It's in really excellent condition (as if it was struck yesterday) with all letters and numbers being very crisp, and it has darkened - more on the reverse than the obverse. I'm seeing descriptions of coins with only one of these three features, but nothing with all 3 of them. Can anyone give me an idea of the possible value of this coin? I want to send it for authentication, grading and sealing, but want to know if it's worth it. Thanks!