Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1943D steel wheat

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Expert: - 3/9/2005


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This 1943D penny has a large D on the front next to the nose and a large one on the back bottom center, as well as the one by the date.  I wanted to know if you know what this means?

Thanks,

Lisa Merino

Answer
Hi Lisa,
The 2 extra "D"s must have been added by someone after the coin left the mint.  My guess is that they are indented into the coin, not raised like the one by the date.  There is no documented error such as the coin you have.

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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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