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wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 12:08 am I found this while roll hunting, and I'm pretty sure its off center. The obverse looks definitely off center, while the reverse looks normal. If it is, what grade would you give it, and does it carry and premium over face? Thanks Moved to Variety and Error as per OP's request - Sap Report this Post to the Staff

numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 01:00 am I think that's called a misaligned die and probably doesn't have any value unless the lettering is cut. Report this Post to the Staff
tumbleweedtrumpet Pillar of the Community United States 1418 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 09:50 am That is worth a little more than face. It is a misaligned die strike, or MAD. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 09:54 am Oh ok then, thanks for the info. Any idea what it would grade? The white dust on it is not on the coin, and it looks much better in hand. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 3:12 pm MAD coins are fairly common. But when they look like this they are collect-able: Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 3:34 pm Oh, so mine is basically worth face, right? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 3:39 pm Face or copper melt. It is a copper cent. You gained more in knowledge now as to watch for on coins. Report this Post to the Staff
wheatguy Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 3:43 pm Ok then, thanks for the info. This is the first time I've found anything interesting in a roll. I guess I'll have to keep on searching. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 5:05 pm You will find interesting things search coins. Some good coins, some damaged coins, some common coins and some varieties. It takes time to spot the last ones mentioned and training the eye is what it takes to distinguish. The best education is free. You can learn here or at coppercoins.com/ as to what is out there. Report this Post to the Staff
silver certificate Valued Member United States 65 Posts	Posted 09/26/2009 8:19 pm i agree misaligned die Report this Post to the Staff
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