1989 Penny Die Cap, Misaigned, Or Both?

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elcahall New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:06 pm Was digging through a jar full of pennies and found this interesting coin. Tried looking up what was wrong with it and found information on die caps and misaligned coins but I can't figure out which type this is, or could it be both? Would it be a valuable error? Report this Post to the Staff

kaufenanger New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:07 pm Looks like an off center strike and Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:11 pm It is an off center cent. (not penny. Only non collectors use that term) it looks like it was above the collar during the strike. Thus the reason it was bent. Looks like a 1989 cent. Note the gray areas. That is where the plating split off the error coin. It is harder to find the newer coins with this error as they won't fit into a roll. The wrappers are supposed to sent these errors back to the mint. Thus on your coin you can see where the edge of the coin was forced into the collar. Nice error. Report this Post to the Staff
elcahall New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:12 pm Would that explain the little cup it's trying to turn in to? Report this Post to the Staff
elcahall New Member United States 12 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:26 pm Oops.. sorry about using the wrong terminology. I'm just starting to learn about coin collecting and am finding it fascinating. Would the error give any additional value to this coin? Also, as I go through everything (it's quite a bit), how should I store the ones I find that are unique or possibly valuable? I found a couple little round, clear plastic disk shaped boxes in with the coins but this one won't fit. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19210 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 3:43 pm Cool off-center strike. Suggest checking ebay for info on sold off-center strike Lincoln cents--value will vary. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97511 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 7:53 pm Very nice Lincoln Cent you found... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 8:01 pm to CCF. Agreed,off center strike Lincoln Cent. Put nice ones in 2x2 staple type holders and make sure to flatten the staples. Put really nice ones in Air-Tite capsules. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 8:33 pm @elc, first welcome to CCF. Second, that is a great coin to post. I agree that it is definitely worth saving in a 2x2. Well done! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/22/2021 9:54 pm I agree with the suggestion to check ebay's SOLD listings for an idea as to value. Off the top of my head i'd say somewhere in the $10-15 range. Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 04:20 am merclover, I sent you a PM yesterday, did you receive it? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5786 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 09:40 am Very nice error coin. (And this is a great example for showing that the reverse die was the hammer die.) Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97511 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 09:56 am @Petespockets55: Quote: And this is a great example for showing that the reverse die was the hammer die. I'm curious as to why you would say this. If the coin was struck when it was partially outside of the collar as Coop suggests, and the coin is cupped up towards the Obverse - wouldn't this indicate that it was struck with the Obverse side facing up and then struck in the normal downward direction, thus making the Obverse die the hammer die? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 10:19 am Dearborn: You are correct. Good reasoning skills. When you wonder about a coin, we need to ask: "How could this happen, then look at what could happen and why it happened that way." These are sleuth skills you need to consider. Your doing that. Good job. You an an "A" today. Edited by coop 10/23/2021 10:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97511 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 10:48 am Quote: These are sleuth skills you need to consider. Your doing that. Good job. You an an "A" today. Hey, thanks Coop!! I appreciate that. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5786 Posts	Posted 10/23/2021 9:22 pm Thanks Dearborn and Coop for pointing that out. My visual perception was off as to which side of this coin had the cup. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
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