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1981 Lincoln Cent Error-Comments Wanted

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What happened here?

Is it worth something?

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Yes, it's a flip-over double strike in the collar. Worth quite a bit, I believe.
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The glare (From the 2X2) is hiding what we need to see. If the devices are not mirrored, that is a plus. But people make soft dies to make an altered coin look like an error coin.
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Thanks, Sam Coin!

How can I find out what it is worth?
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Yes, flip-over double strike. Super find!



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, that's quite rare. I have another 1981 LMC with a significant mint error as well, http://goccf.com/t/350199&whichpage=1. Maybe they're brothers.
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Coop, I hope that is not the case.

This was found in change.
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Looks like a flip over double strike to me. Incredible find! These are extremely rare and seldom found.

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Thanks, Coinfrog, GrapeCollects, CoinHunter27, and all the other responders.

Should I send it somewhere to be graded/appraised, perhaps
PCGS or NGC?

How safe is sending something like this through the mail?
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I would definitely consider getting this graded by a TPG. Awesome error coin!
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It is a real deal and carry's a good premium, if you are planning on selling it then it would need to be attributed ,if keeping it part of the collection ,then I wouldnt spent on TPG.
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Thanks, QuarterHoarder72, but what is TPG?
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Thanks, Chase007, but what is TPG?

Oh, Third Party Grading! [Google]
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Wow, GrapeCollects, that penny does look very similar to mine (my brother's, actually).

Did you have yours graded?
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TemplarX to CCF!


Congrats on your super excellent find in the wild

Thanks for posting.

NOTE: remove coin from 2x2 for better quality pictures
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Agree. Dr. coop is the authority here on these things, so please show us photos without the flashback so he can further analyze it.
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