No, I would not say that these are common. Errors on cents are not rare either. So, lets just say that they are probably scarce. Most likely struck through a greased die.
Nice keeper and certainly different than the other billion 1997 cents!
bob
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Your cent is the result of a filled die, which prevented those design elements from being fully struck up, or visable at all, some areas.
It's a very common occurance on most denominations, especially cents.
It's an interesting conversation piece, and a good illustration of what can go wrong with the minting process as coins are produced.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
<< <i>Your cent is the result of a filled die, which prevented those design elements from being fully struck up, or visable at all, some areas.
It's a very common occurance on most denominations, especially cents.
It's an interesting conversation piece, and a good illustration of what can go wrong with the minting process as coins are produced. >>
This. I throw these back all the time, probably come across 2 or 3 per box. The only ones I keep are where Abe's face or other major design elements are affected.
Alizaryn
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No, I would not say that these are common. Errors on cents are not rare either. So, lets just
say that they are probably scarce. Most likely struck through a greased die.
Nice keeper and certainly different than the other billion 1997 cents!
bob
I am new to collecting , have a bunch to learn and appreciate your comments and welcome!
which prevented those design elements
from being fully struck up, or visable at
all, some areas.
It's a very common occurance on most
denominations, especially cents.
It's an interesting conversation piece,
and a good illustration of what can go
wrong with the minting process as coins
are produced.
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
<< <i>Your cent is the result of a filled die,
which prevented those design elements
from being fully struck up, or visable at
all, some areas.
It's a very common occurance on most
denominations, especially cents.
It's an interesting conversation piece,
and a good illustration of what can go
wrong with the minting process as coins
are produced. >>
This. I throw these back all the time, probably come across 2 or 3 per box. The only ones I keep are where Abe's face or other major design elements are affected.
<< <i>Is it a common error for this year's coin to be missing the "7" and "Lib" ? >>
I see a lot of relatively common filled die coins selling for $5 dollars or so in local brick and mortar shops.
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