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New Member
Canada
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Hi there, first post. Wondering IF anyone can tell me about the error on this CAD penny dated 1981? What is this error called, and does it have any value to it ? Thanks, be gentle. I am new....LOL   |
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Moderator
 United States
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That looks like damage to the coin after it left the mint ( PMD) If that is the case, it would not have more than face value.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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..to the Forum..  Yes.. Post mint damage, PMDEnjoy your stay with us and, keep posting photos of your coins.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Its a split planchet. Nice error.
Please post a picture of the obverse side(head) and weight if possible.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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From the photo provided, this looks like a split planchet error - specifically, a "planchet split before strike" error. Nice coin! There are prices here http://www.coinscan.com/mintingvari.../splitp.html but the web page is old and the value is probably higher now.
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New Member
 Canada
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New Member
Canada
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Hope the NEW pics of the other side posted above help on this.....and how small the width is for better clarification. Obviously the weight would be a lot less than a regular penny Thanks  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The obverse image confirms that this is a planchet-split-before-strike error.
The planchet was split, leaving texture on one side and a smooth surface on the other side. When it was struck, the planchet was thinner than normal, resulting in a weak strike seen on both sides.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Hey folks. I have a very similar penny. Same year. Weighs 1.68g Not as in nice as shape. Could one of you experts please confirm if mine is a split planchet? thanks   |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Love it. Any one think it possible that these are the same planchet but split? There will probably be a marker of some sort left by the dies to confirm they were struck with same dies. Bet they were. LOLOL Love it.
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