Posted 09/30/2006 01:42 am
Assumption from the description given...
"Carded" probably refers to a 2x2 stapled cardboard mylar holder with writing on it. Collectors do not generally refer to this as "carded", so it seems a bit confusing to read it. We generally just say the coin is in a 2x2.
The "SJ" on the 1972S cent probably refers to a die crack extending off the mintmark that makes the mintmark appear as an S with a J attached in some fashion. Frank Spadone wrote a 1954S cent into his guides back in the early 70s that brought about the misunderstood "San Jose" mint cents. There was no such thing, but the die crack on some of the 1954S cents made the mintmark look like an "SJ". Often people would write "SJ" on their 2x2s to note this anomaly. In reality die cracks extending off the mintmark are rather common and warrant no premium value.
As for the one with "Stamp" written on it, I would have to have more information regarding what the coin looks like. Usually using that word in association with a modern Lincoln Cent notes there is something punched into the coin - letters, symbols, pictures - called a "counterstamp". These are privately produced outside the mint and have no real numismatic value, but often sell for a buck or so as novelties.
"Carded" probably refers to a 2x2 stapled cardboard mylar holder with writing on it. Collectors do not generally refer to this as "carded", so it seems a bit confusing to read it. We generally just say the coin is in a 2x2.
The "SJ" on the 1972S cent probably refers to a die crack extending off the mintmark that makes the mintmark appear as an S with a J attached in some fashion. Frank Spadone wrote a 1954S cent into his guides back in the early 70s that brought about the misunderstood "San Jose" mint cents. There was no such thing, but the die crack on some of the 1954S cents made the mintmark look like an "SJ". Often people would write "SJ" on their 2x2s to note this anomaly. In reality die cracks extending off the mintmark are rather common and warrant no premium value.
As for the one with "Stamp" written on it, I would have to have more information regarding what the coin looks like. Usually using that word in association with a modern Lincoln Cent notes there is something punched into the coin - letters, symbols, pictures - called a "counterstamp". These are privately produced outside the mint and have no real numismatic value, but often sell for a buck or so as novelties.
