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What do u think this 80's penny is worth? Interesting?
Looks like it is struck about 95% off center
Brian k.
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Looks like it is struck about 95% off center
Brian k.
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Does it show the date on the other side?
No
Brian k.
If it's copper it might be earlier than the 80s.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
I could find the specific density of it to see if it is pure copper
Brian k.
around $3
Isn't the designers initials closer than normal on proof coins?
Brian k.
I was going to ask....how you knew the date?
From the wear on the remaining coin and when my old man said he got the coin it seems like it is in the 80s. I don't think that was circulated to much before it was taken out of circulation by my dad when he got it in change from the store lol
Brian k.
Getting something like this in change is a pretty rare event. If it was me receiving this in change would cherish it much more than what it's actual collectible value is.
I collect error coins exclusively and only once have I received a "change find" error. It's an uncentered broadstrike (about 3% off center) state quarter that looks like it was run over in the street by traffic for a week before I got it, and I was pretty excited about getting it!
He did cherish it. It went in that cardboard holder and hasn't left in over 30 year's
Brian k.
I don't think he would let me sell it if I wanted too I just wanted to do some research on it
Brian k.
Off center Lincoln cents are a "common" error but what is uncommon is finding one in change, especially this far off center. Usually, the value of off center coins is the highest when they are around 40-60% off and a full date and mint-mark are visible. Also, the higher the coins denomination the higher the value. Some exceptions exist to these rules, one example would be 1969 Philly Mint Lincoln cents which for some reason are an incredibly rare date for off centers.
Nice find... I would keep it also.... really not of significant value on the market.... but a great collector piece. Cheers, RickO
No fancy spectrograph test needed.
Just weigh it - 3.1 is copper, 2.5 is copper-coated zinc.
Looks copper to me, from your photo.
$3 wholesale, $5-$7 retail.
Lettering looks circa 1969-73ish.
Like others have said, dealer buy at $2-3...retail $5 or so.
I'm kinda cheap, I'd only pay $2 for it.
Thank u everyone for your
Brian k.
Cool coin, cool find and even cooler that your pops found it 30+ years ago in the wild...and even cooler than that...you have it to cherish today
This is like some segments of the 'Antiques Roadshow' where there is enough interest to televise the item but then the appraiser claims it's interesting but has little value. awww.
Well I think it's neat to find a off center in change and worthy of a keep sake.
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