Help In Defining Lincoln Memorial Cent Error (Two 1989 Cents)

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moatasemsoliman New Member Egypt 6 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 09:13 am I'm totally new to coin collecting. I have two 1989 Lincoln cents which I was comparing then I noticed that one of them has the obverse not aligned correctly.. Can someone help me with some basic information about considering this as an error or not? and what is proper term for it? and how does it affect the value of the coin. Edited by moatasemsoliman 12/01/2022 09:16 am Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 09:19 am @moat, first welcome to CCF. Second, when only one side is not centered, the term is "mis-aligned die" and when both sides are not centered the term is "off-centered strike". Typically, we tell people that unless some of the details are falling off the edge of the coin, then there is no numismatic premium. "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
moatasemsoliman New Member Egypt 6 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 09:22 am Thank you, that was helpful. Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5765 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 10:47 am I agree. Well stated Spence. 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 94636 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 10:52 am Spence got this one right. If you see somebody call it a 'MAD' (cent, nickel, dime.. etc) that is short for "Mis-Aligned 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
jbuck Moderator United States 187496 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 11:07 am to the Community! 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
JTCC Pillar of the Community United States 797 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 11:26 am Welcome to the community. I agree, MAD. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 12:55 pm They are only collectable when the devices fall for the edge of the coin: Note the illustration, it shows the dies misalignment. Also note on this coin, the weakness of the strike on the opposite side where the pressure was not over that area of the reverse on the strike: Thus the weakness seen on the reverse of the coin. If this is present, then there is a premium for these coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 3:45 pm to the CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/01/2022 4:50 pm to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 12/02/2022 05:58 am slight MAD, but fairly common ( sorry no premium), to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
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