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Was wondering if anyone could tell me the value of this penny or what this sort of error is called or caused by. The center of the coin seems perfectly normal while the outer rim letters are all very weak or missing entirely.   |
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@tobie, this is actually a pretty nice example of a grease-filled die. You have enough of the design elements missing that there may actually be a bit of numismatic value above face. If you are looking for pricing, I'd recommend checking the prices sold for similar cents and see what sort of range there is. Of course, don't look at what folks are trying to sell them for, because those numbers may be just fantasies.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Very strong Grease Fill. Usually grease fills are so common that they are essentially valueless above face. This one should be worth several dollars. Nice one. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like on with a modest premium. 3-5$. Most want a bu coin with about 90% grease filled. Yours I would say in the 60% range. The bust devices are still strong.
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Bedrock of the Community
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 It's a nice example with a small premium.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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04/26/2018 10:21 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very nice find and a great example of a Greaser! I would say it's worth about 5.00. Errers and Varietys.
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you very much for all your replies. Was just doing some research into what causes grease fills and what to look for and I ran across "Die adjustment error". Since it's only the outer rim of both obverse AND reverse sides might that be the error? Either way I am glad to have found it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A die adjustment error is also called a low pressure strike. There is a big difference on the two. The Struck Through Grease is blockage off grease in the die. This always leaves the rim of the coin showing. A die adjustment error showing an indication of a strike, but very weak, but no rims on the coin.  Note on the top image, the rim? On the lower coin image, there in no rim, just the faint strike. |
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I just found one of those today. I too thought it could be a die adjustment issue according to what some websites say great looking error.
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