JBro88 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 (edited) Hello, I have a 1917 Wheatie with initials engraved..not stamped on the bottom reverse rim... it is very very small, wondering if there are any stories from the mint or what this may be? Thanks for any thoughts. Edited April 3 by JBro88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Welcome, that is something that has been done after it left the mint. Not an error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Not initials, just damage to the coin while in circulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Welcome to the forum Looks like the rim has taken a couple of hits. But no matter the cause, it is damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Hello and welcome! If I am seeing a tiny B and a tiny A, that was not put there by the mint and someone did that intentionally, much like larger counterstamps found on many earlier types of coins from early to coppers to Trade Dollars to Capped Bust Halfs and just about everything in between. It also could just be paredolia and just the way the coin took a couple hits on the rim though too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
