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1953-S penny error
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What's going on with this coin, the reverse has me stumped. Don't know to call it ddr or die deterioration hmmm. Whoever had this coin really gouge the heck out of it. If you need more close up pics let me know. Just to many at once. 

Extra wheat strall on left and right of reverse. Thanks 

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On 12/2/2023 at 11:58 AM, Greenstang said:

I have seen that rippled effect on a blowtorched cent. You have to keep the torch moving. 
in order to not melt the copper. It would also be damage, not an error.

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Thanks, wasn't sure. Interesting what abuse coins go through 

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