How likely are errors in a $25 box of cents?

SilverEagles92

Today, I got a $25 box of the Lincoln Professional Life cents.

I paid face value for them, so should I bust open the rolls and check for errors? I'm talking about off-centers and such, not DDRs or extra thumbs

Whaddaya think?

airplanenut

Assuming errors are evenly distributed, your odds of getting an error are 2500/[number of coins minted]

SilverEagles92

PerryHall

Mojor error---very unlikely.
Minor error---very likely.
A minor error would be a die chip, die crack, etc.

illini420

I'm not really into errors, but would an off-center cent even fit into a roll in the first place?? I thought those only came in bags.

mkman123

bust it open!

InternetJunky

<< <i>I'm not really into errors, but would an off-center cent even fit into a roll in the first place?? I thought those only came in bags. >>



I've often wondered this too.

Personally I'd say open it and see if you can find anything major. If not, put them in some 2x2's and hand them out during Christmas time and throw the rest back into circulation. I can't see these gaining value remaining in the box since the new 4 reverse Lincolns are being hoarded like crazy.

PerryHall

<< <i>I'm not really into errors, but would an off-center cent even fit into a roll in the first place?? I thought those only came in bags. >>



I doubt an off center strike (unless very minor) would fit in a paper roll without tearing the paper.

TwoSides2aCoin

If they're from Philly, they're much more likely than Denver to have errors. I don't think many folks will argue that point.

tightbudget

Best error I've ever found in a box of brand new cents was a slight misaligned die. If profit is what you're after, selling them roll by roll is probably best. I doubt you'll find any major errors in there. Maybe a blank planchet at best.

Type2

Ya let us know if you find any that will be way cool.