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chrism420 New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 12/09/2010 10:33 pm Is the penny on the right a tad off center or is this just normal wear? Report this Post to the Staff

okiepb Pillar of the Community United States 1213 Posts	Posted 12/09/2010 11:38 pm That is not normal wear, it is off center a bit. I have found quite a few of these from different years. I don't think that they are really worth much more than face value. If I'm wrong on that, someone please correct me. Report this Post to the Staff
cladhunter13 Pillar of the Community Canada 1161 Posts	Posted 12/09/2010 11:40 pm It is what is known as a MAD = Miss Aligned Die. What does the Rev look like? Normal? Report this Post to the Staff
chrism420 New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 12/09/2010 11:41 pm Cool, I just wanted a second opinion. I did'nt figure it would be worth anymore than face value but it'll make an ok addition to the collection anyway. Report this Post to the Staff
Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 12/09/2010 11:43 pm If the reverse is aligned normally, then it is a MAD as cladhunter stated. If the reverse is off as much as the obverse in the same direction, then it is a couple/few percent off-center. The MAD has no other value than coolness. An off-center might be worth a little bit of a premium, but would be worth more if the devices were missing or at least cut off. Report this Post to the Staff
chrism420 New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 12/10/2010 12:55 am The back is'nt off at all. I really appreciate the help folks. Report this Post to the Staff
cladhunter13 Pillar of the Community Canada 1161 Posts	Posted 12/10/2010 09:05 am Thanks for clarifying Scooby. I stated it was a MAD based on the OP title and lack of REV pictures. :) Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 12/10/2010 09:38 am When the device fall over the edge, then these are collectable. Report this Post to the Staff
okiepb Pillar of the Community United States 1213 Posts	Posted 12/10/2010 8:41 pm Good info - thanks guys. Report this Post to the Staff
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