1981-D Lincoln Penny Struck Slightly Off Center And Odd Color

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Jtodd22 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 2:11 pm Hello I'm JT I'm extremely green on collecting coins it's something I just took interest in about a week ago so please take it easy on me. I've found a 1981d Lincoln Penny that is obviously struck slightly off center as a result one side of the edge is slightly thicker than the other but to me something about the toning possibly seems off as well like I said I'm no expert but this coin definitely stuck out to me when I found it on the ground the other day. Please enlighten me as to why this penny looks the way it does and if it possibly has any value. Thank you. (Pictures are not as good of quality as I'd like but the characteristics I've stated are clearly noticable) Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 2:55 pm to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 2:57 pm Looks pretty much like a normal coin. I can see finger prints above the nose area on the coin. The darker color on the reverse is just something was altered the surface somewhere down the line on the coin. Nothing special, but it is a copper planchet cent. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 3:04 pm Normal coin Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 3:30 pm Quote: one side of the edge is slightly thicker than the other outside of the bridge of the nose polished off, it seems normal with current images. Off center is having both obverse and reverse dies off in one direction or another. If the edge thickness differs it's a possible tapered planchet or struck with a slightly tilted die. As long as the weight is with in specs it one of those things that happens. Thanks, Doug. Edited by Halo1st 03/23/2018 3:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 4:03 pm For color, it's toning or environmental damage. Nothing of value. Report this Post to the Staff
Jtodd22 New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 4:21 pm Thank you for your input. I definitely need to get the proper tools to examine these coins a little better I suppose. To my naked eye it seemed off but like I said I'm green and just trying to get a feel for what I should be looking for Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189340 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 5:10 pm Quote: I'm green and just trying to get a feel for what I should be looking for You have come to the right place then. Keep looking, keep asking questions. This is how we learn. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/23/2018 6:04 pm Keep looking! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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