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Double-Struck Slightly Off-Center 1980 Penny

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So, I had nothing to search, so took a handful of pennies from a previous searched $25 bag and the second one I looked at ...

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It may be helpful if you posted a clear image of the obverse and reverse.
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The reason is that your coin may be an on center double strike.
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Zimmy: I had them but forgot to upload. Thanks for your input on this coin.

Looking at some other examples, I think you're right!
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Very slightly struck off centre.
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Yes, off-centre. I hadn't seen a rim like this before, but googled some similar and looks to be double-struck, off-centre?
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Nice one Steve..
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Thanks, Shafta9a! Going through piles again, just in case my eyes missed anything else.
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