1955-S Lincoln Wheat Die Chip Error In S & 9? - Page 2

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Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 09/11/2024 2:50 pm I believe that a die chip should not be labeled as a Mint Error. However, with TPG companies now labeling them as such, it is apparently becoming a trend as with this PCGS 1955 "Mint Error" graded "minor die chip in date" coin. To me it sets a bad precedent, but I guess it's now a thing. Report this Post to the Staff
Seeker_101 Pillar of the Community United States 1791 Posts	Posted 09/11/2024 3:06 pm With TPGs calling them errors, they just see the the $$ from attribution services. There are many more coins with chips than errors or varieties out there. Report this Post to the Staff
rmpsrpms Pillar of the Community United States 4038 Posts	Posted 09/11/2024 3:06 pm It has been a thing for a long time. "Mint Error" encompasses pretty much all the things that can happen due to the striking process, including damage to the die resulting in chips and cracks and such. Many folks feel that Die Varieties should also be called Mint Errors, and there is some merit to the argument, but I personally don't agree since they are not the result of the minting process. That said, I also personally don't think that minor errors should be listed as such. They don't add value to the coin. Contact me for photographic equipment or visit my home page at: http://macrocoins.com Edited by rmpsrpms 09/11/2024 3:09 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Tacc Pillar of the Community United States 3535 Posts	Posted 09/11/2024 4:16 pm Quote: With TPGs calling them errors, they just see the $$ from attribution services Quote: also personally don't think that minor errors should be listed as such. They don't add value to the coin. Yes the TPG's are out to make $$$, and indeed the minor errors don't add true value. I do believe TPG's are necessary to coin collecting and do appreciate them because they identify/confirm valuable coin errors. I've not purchased any coins (besides, sealed Mint Sets) but if I were going to buy a "valuable" expensive coin I would want it to be graded and encapsulated, or at least from a known ebay seller. The minor errors on graded coins to me, take away from the true valuable error coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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