error coins in registry sets?

CarlWohlforth

I was disappointed to see that my new 1804 half cent wasn't added to my everyman's registry set. It has a small (3%) clip and is so designated on the holder. Shouldn't this coin be allowed in my set?

Steve27

I seem to recall, years ago, Braddick used an error coin to fill a spot in his Registry set, but they may have changed the rules since then. (They seem to change or invent new rules on a whim nowadays.)

Twincam

From the Set Registry Rules...

Mint Errors
PCGS grades some coins through the Mint Error program. These are coins such as planchet clips and off-metal strikings that have been unintentionally struck by the Mint. Mint errors are designated by an "E" in front of the coin number on the PCGS holder insert. Mint errors can be added to "My Inventory" and the Collectors Showcase, but cannot be used in competitive sets.

sonofagunk

I am pretty sure they were allowed in the "last generation" of the registry. When that changed I stopped buying PCGS error coins (that and people want to pass the $40 slab fee to the user, even for $10 coins)

Earlycoin

<< <i>that and people want to pass the $40 slab fee >>



A fee that is now $50

illini420

"Mint Error" coins only seem to be allowed in the Presidential Dollar "variety" sets.

CarlWohlforth

Oh well, too bad. It's not like I'm going to finish this set anytime soon anyway...

garsmith

<< <i>"Mint Error" coins only seem to be allowed in the Presidential Dollar "variety" sets. >>



They don't have a choice there, the mint has produced as many, if not more, error coins as non error coins.

sonofagunk

yup, anacs is the way to go for error coins. If I had a choice between two equally priced identical error coins, I would pick anacs hands down to match all of my other coins. After all, most of us tend to be collectors of "sets". I feel a "set" with 40 anacs and a PCGS just doesn't match and is not a "complete" set. To me it is no different than plugging the 1932-D quarter slot with a 1932-D lincoln.

RBinTex

Perhaps depending on the type of error, I was under the impression that error coins filled regular slots. At least I know they did for all the Cherrypickers I had slabbed pre-variety that came in error slabs.

Twincam

<< <i>Perhaps depending on the type of error, I was under the impression that error coins filled regular slots. At least I kn ow they did for all the Cherrypickers I had slabbed pre-variety that came in error slabs. >>


Just another example of inconsistency in the sets. I know for a fact the coin below wouldn't work in the sets...