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New Member
United States
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Hi I have been collecting coins for a while now, but I am new to looking for error coins. I found this Lincoln Penny in my third roll of searching for errors! I am somewhat new to this but I think this might be a clash error or die off center error? I was wondering if anyone knew what specific error this is and if it might be of any value? As you can see the lip of the edge almost runs through the "L" in liberty. Thanks  |
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Moderator
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1659 Posts |
 to CCF! Looks like it might be a very slight Misaligned Die (MAD), but it's nowhere near drastic enough to be worth a premium over face value. They don't command a premium until some of the devices are "falling" off the edge. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hi,  my name is Tony, I am a copper hoarder.(all together "Hi Tony")  I know it's a horrible affliction but I cannot help myself.  Although it is not an error or variety it gets thrown in the copper bucket!  because it is pre 1983.  I know it's a sickness.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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papatony: I've been trying to spread the word but perhaps you didn't read my signature.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7629 Posts |
Those are unfortunately VERY common. It is a slightly misaligned obverse die strike.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
808 Posts |
Yes DrDon, I did see your signature.   I knew you were a member! |
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Valued Member
United States
246 Posts |
i wish there was a cure for this fever.. I think I'm losing my eyesight from looking through a loupe for so long.. every store I go in , I ask if the have some extra cent rolls . sick sick
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New Member
 United States
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Ok so what I'm hearing is that this is probably not worth much... I'll still hang on to it though. Thanks for the advice everyone
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2624 Posts |
Redstripe40:All funnin' aside, you will find interesting coins along the way, some errors,some varieties, some just damaged. Some will have value,some not. Keep what you like, it helps keep the hobby fun. Quote:
randy0050:i wish there was a cure for this fever. There is...walk away,give it up. I did, for ten years. But now I am back,it's back too. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I find that these MAD errors are particularly common from '71 to '73.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Unless strike from the die is offset enough to make letters or devises fall off of the coin than it is not really an error. The above coin is slightly offset on one side but is still an acceptable strike so I wouldn't call these MAD errors.
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Pillar of the Community
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Redstripe - What you're hearing is that it's a completely normal coin. It's not worth any premium value and occurs very frequently. Keep it if you like - that's what it's all about - but it's worth one cent.
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