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New Member
Egypt
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I'm totally new to coin collecting. I have two 1989 Lincoln cents which I was comparing then I noticed that one of them has the obverse not aligned correctly.. Can someone help me with some basic information about considering this as an error or not? and what is proper term for it? and how does it affect the value of the coin.   Edited by moatasemsoliman
12/01/2022 09:16 am
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United States
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@moat, first welcome to CCF. Second, when only one side is not centered, the term is "mis-aligned die" and when both sides are not centered the term is "off-centered strike". Typically, we tell people that unless some of the details are falling off the edge of the coin, then there is no numismatic premium.
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New Member
Egypt
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Thank you, that was helpful.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3690 Posts |
I agree.
Well stated Spence.
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We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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  Spence got this one right. If you see somebody call it a 'MAD' (cent, nickel, dime.. etc) that is short for "Mis-Aligned Die".
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United States
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to the Community!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
722 Posts |
Welcome to the community.
I agree, MAD.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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They are only collectable when the devices fall for the edge of the coin:  Note the illustration, it shows the dies misalignment. Also note on this coin, the weakness of the strike on the opposite side where the pressure was not over that area of the reverse on the strike:  Thus the weakness seen on the reverse of the coin. If this is present, then there is a premium for these coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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to the CCF.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to the CCF!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10140 Posts |
slight MAD, but fairly common ( sorry no premium),  to the CCF!
ça va bien aller
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Posted 12/01/2022 09:22 am
