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Pillar of the Community
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The blob is the result of a die chip, common occurrence but especially so in the 50s. You'll see that folks here discuss BIE cents where the die breaks off between the B and E in LIBERTY giving a LIBIERTY like appearance.
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Pillar of the Community
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You got yourself a genuine error coin.
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lol thanks is it worth anything?
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No, it is pretty common. With Chips and Gouges, Cuds and Cracks, etc., Bigger is better, and or placement, on the coin. Eye appeal is important. If it looks good, you've won half the battle. |
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It's not a major error so it's not a major premium. This coin is in better condition (better eye appeal). Although the chip is smaller than yours, the placement is better. It is a "BIE" cent. It could be fairly sold for about a dollar. That's not much, but I only paid a penny for it.   |
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The post that would form the center of the "B" has broken off the die. Thus now it leaves a filled area on all coins struck after this event. So it is common. (the 1950's Wheat cent dies were way over used past normal retirement) |
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Coop, are there many examples of both a die chip and a recess. where the chip landed on the die?
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I have seen photos of that but I can't seem to find any now.  |
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Small pieces would appear as a struck error on a coin. But a real find is to find this:  Having both pieces is a real find! |
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Now that would be a great find!
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Posted 06/05/2015 11:07 pm
