Need an opinion on my 1800 dollar.
1946Hamm
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I bought this dollar back in Aug 1998 from collectors.com and it was advertised as being 3% off center. The questions I have are. Would this be considered an off centered bust dollar and an error? Is there a population count of off center bust dollars? What are some of you error experts opinion of this coin? Thanks in advance for any responses.
Have a good day, Gary
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3% isn't enough for anyone to care. It is largely irrelevant for such a coin and, in my opinion, more a detriment than an enhancement.
I don’t even believe it is considered off center since no design elements are missing. I believe yours would be misaligned dies or maybe broadstruck. That said it is a very wholesome bust dollar in a great grade in an increasingly popular early blue holder. You will have done fine price wise
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Still a nice coin no matter what.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
That coin would do well with a CaC sticker, a nice dotted date 1800 should be about $6k-$7k hammer at an auction with some upside due to its look and freshness
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Agree with with all above, having it put on the label will not give it a bump for the money and taking the chance of it going to a 40 I’d just keep it how it is.
Hoard the keys.
There is no chance it would 40, not only is it choice for 45, PCGS doesn’t downgrade without a warranty payout unless you crack.
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
I was saying why take the chance when he doesn’t have to. It could get lost in the mail anything can happen. But it’s fine where it is.
Hoard the keys.
So I won't ignore your op statement. I do not think the offset obv/rev has any bearing on the coin's value nor desireability as it is so minute. BUT I think the coin is VERY desireable as it is, in fact, it is a beautiful specimen and grade for a 220+ year old piece of numismatic history. Can't imagine the 20+ years you have owned this coin, that your value should have soared since 1998. Congrats on what I feel was a great investment choice.
Jim
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Not an expert but honest answer is nope and I would leave it as is where is.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/u-s-coins/quarters/PCGS-2020-quarter-quest/album/247091
BB-194/B-14 (Dotted Date), while not uncommon, is a popular die variety. Probably more interest in that than the off-center strike. Such strikes are not the norm but enough out there to not garner much specific interest or premium. (There's been a off-center with it on the tag - NGC I think - on eBay for quite some time with no takers.) People don't want to pay a premium for that. I'd go for a CAC sticker on it though. It is a nice one.