Heavy damage. Acid or environmental damage can do that.
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Can you explain this Wheat Cent?
Is this a damaged coin or one cent on undersized planchet?
Thanks,
Tom
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Marc's Expert Appraisal
ANA-Certified Numismatist · Hudson Valley Numismatics
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