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Valued Member
United States
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I never seen a penny like this. Can y'all help me? This is what I see wrong with it: OBVERSE; missing "IN GOD WE TRUST" - multiple date, double ear, double die on the last 3 letter of LIBERTY (RTY), some weird lines, and missing bottom half of Lincoln's body. REVERSE: missing "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" , in "ONE CENT" the -O- looks like a D also missing the -T-... double die on top right corner of shield, and lines everywhere. I couldn't get a good picture of the rim. But looks like "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" is printed on the rim.. is this a mint error or man made? Is it worth anything?   |
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Valued Member
United States
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Looks to be quite a nice Struck Through Grease error. Just like any industrial facility, the US mint can be a dirty place to work at, and grease, debris, and dirt can build up and find its way into a coining press. These errors definitely have a premium, especially the more dramatic ones. I would estimate $15 for this one since so many design elements are affected, but keep in mind that is my opinion and that is approximately what I would be willing to pay for such an error. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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Nice! Woohooo and wow I didnt know that type of error  thank you so much  |
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Valued Member
United States
190 Posts |
What puzzles me is that why does it say "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the rim. Is it because the grease caused the machine to slip?
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Valued Member
United States
226 Posts |
Not sure about United States of America on the rim - I can't see it in the photo. Photos would definitely be helpful to help characterize causes of that.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Can you post some larger pictures of it with less glare? I can't see what you are referring to with the "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and I would like to see the washed out details. Definitely a keeper in my book errr I mean my 2x2 pages.
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Valued Member
United States
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I sure will be trying to get a good picture for you... hope I dont toss my phone against the wall before that happens lol but yes sure |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Everyone is steering you correct on this coin Eva. Struck through error (grease).
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Valued Member
United States
190 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
190 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
190 Posts |
I have a question though... would it be worth it to get this penny graded?  PS; I apologies for asking too many questions, but to hold the key to success I must have the knowledge, to have knowledge... I must ask the question  Edited by Eva
03/13/2015 08:21 am
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Valued Member
United States
228 Posts |
nice eva! love that you found such a nice Greaser! great feeling isn't it... congrats!! |
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United States
226 Posts |
If you were to get it graded do it for the right reasons. If you expect to resell this and turn a profit, then no do not get it graded. The value of the coin is on par or less than the actual cost of grading. However, if it is for sentimental purposes and you enjoy the look of a TPG company holder then I would consider getting it graded. I admit, I had my first error coin found in change graded - a Georgia State Quarter Greaser with half of Washington obscured - but this was because of strong sentimental value which is another story completely. To this day it is my favorite coin and one of my main reasons for getting back into coin collecting. |
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Posted 03/10/2015 08:03 am
After 2years and 7months (yes been counting) I finally did it!!
I want to say hello to my mom and my daughter and all the coin forrum... THANKYOU 
