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Does this look like a Full Band Roosie? 1977 P. Error Coin.

FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited October 2, 2017 1:14PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Well.

Thanks.

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  • LeeBoneLeeBone Posts: 4,554 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes, but with these off-center strikes that Is very common. I have a couple of Mercs like this including a 45-P

  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    PCGS has only graded 9 with FB for the 1977 P. I wonder how common the 77 P off center is with FB.

    Ken

  • mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't think strike designations are listed on error inserts.

  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,673 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That looks like a 100% Full Band strike with what I would describe as the best looking torch I've seen on a 1977 dime o/c or not. Error coin or not, it should be given the FB designation.


    Later, Paul.
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,913 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sometimes FT or FB designations
    are put on error coins, but very rarely.

    I don't think I've seen more than 4-5 of
    "FT" labels on Mint Error coins.

    I don't know if you have to request it or
    not, but it probably wouldn't hurt to put
    'FT" on the actual submission 2.5 x2.5 flip itself,
    and see what they do.

    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 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @LeeBone said:
    Yes, but with these off-center strikes that Is very common. I have a couple of Mercs like this including a 45-P

    This is VERY VERY true.

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,913 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yep - I remember when I bought the Bolt Collection
    of Errors back in 1974, almost every 1945 Mercury
    Dime that was broad struck or off center had full
    bands. None of the Merc collectors were impressed
    with a 20% off Center '45 Dime with FB's, and none of
    the error collectors would pay a premium for such.

    Today, I'm sure they'd bring a premium.

    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 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • RogerBRogerB Posts: 8,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I think your full band is missing a saxophone player or two..... ;)

  • CoinCrazyPACoinCrazyPA Posts: 2,899 ✭✭✭✭

    I think its full torch, like others have stated with errors, no designation on FT

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,243 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm probably wrong in thinking this, but it seems to me that in the case of a major error designations like FB are not a significant issue. Similar to actual grade numerical grade, at least once you get into MS territory.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice error coin.... and I agree with above.... the strike designations seem to become irrelevant or secondary when it comes to error coins.... not sure why.... I surmise it may be that the error magnitude is the priority in collectors eyes.... Cheers, RickO

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