1979 with very unique die deterioration.

Gerryinthe6ix · Post by **Gerryinthe6ix** » Fri Nov 07, 2025 11:13 pm

I found a 1979 cent that not only has doubled 979, it features the Queen with a looped mouth and extra accumulation under the throat. Clearly the coin die was on its last few strikes.

Bill in Burl · Post by **Bill in Burl** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:26 am

That looks neat! Never seen anything similar.

troubadour · Post by **troubadour** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:49 am

Same as #197 here
https://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-pr ... -1965-1989

Bill in Burl · Post by **Bill in Burl** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 4:34 pm

I didn't see the odd mouth/grin/shape.

troubadour · Post by **troubadour** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 5:47 pm

Maybe, maybe not. Hard to tell with that picture.

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comes from a discussion on numicanada here's another picture from this discussion

https://www.numicanada.com/forum/viewto ... &start=105

1979 with very unique die deterioration.

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