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Post an off center struck planchet here & then enter my Give a Way # 4

1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 6, 2025 11:16AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Post an off center struck planchet here & then enter my Give a Way # 4 on the giveaway site ......https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/1111234/give-a-way-number-4-of-2025-my-new-years-resolution-26-free-giveaways-for-2025#latest............especially if you do not own one !!

Here is the only one I have ever found in the 'wild'.

thanks
boston

Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

Bad transactions with : nobody to date

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  • GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,266 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This is the only one that I have

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,889 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ‘Off-center strike’, not ‘offset’.

    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.
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @FredWeinberg said:
    ‘Off-center strike’, not ‘offset’.

    Thank you
    boston

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • MWallaceMWallace Posts: 4,251 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not entering Giveaway but will show one of mine.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    beautiful wheat @MWallace
    boston

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll join the off center cent brigade.

  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @habaraca it looks like 1812 was a year of misses for the mint!

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,889 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Love that half dime!
    I believe that’s the farthest off center and highest grade I’ve seen of that denomination…

    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.
  • habaracahabaraca Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @scubafuel said:
    @habaraca it looks like 1812 was a year of misses for the mint!

    Sure wish she was mine.......

    She was part of Henry Hilgards Error Collection, viewable on Sheridan Downey's website....
    https://www.sheridanscoins.com/inc_referral-sites.php

  • VetterVetter Posts: 891 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 7, 2025 12:23PM

    Here are a few off center Buffalos

    Members I have done business with:
    Silverman68, jfoot13, GAB, ricman, Smittys, scrapman1077, RyGuy, Connecticoin, Meltdown, VikingDude, Peaceman, Patches and more.
  • Dug13Dug13 Posts: 282 ✭✭✭

    A few of mine.

    Wall of HONOR transaction list:WonderCoin, CoinFlip, Masscrew, Travintiques, lordmarcovan, Jinx86, Gerard, ElKevvo

  • marcmoishmarcmoish Posts: 6,374 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry I don't have any, so imagine one in your mind, and that's my submission to the thread. :#

  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,509 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This saddle has mickey mouse ears

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great looking group of O/C's.

    Successful transactions:Tookybandit. "Everyone is equal, some are more equal than others".
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful @boiler78
    boston

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • goodmoney4badmoneygoodmoney4badmoney Posts: 1,271 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow @boiler78 that’s spectacular!

  • NeophyteNumismatistNeophyteNumismatist Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The first strike was off center.

    I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @smokestack
    fantastic example
    boston

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Have a few but this is probably the best.



    Proud recipient of the coveted "You Suck Award" (9/3/10).
  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 8, 2025 12:53PM


  • TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tom

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TPRC said:

    WOW!

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • UpGrayeddUpGrayedd Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Philippians 4:4-7

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    :D

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • Mr Lindy Mr Lindy Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited February 10, 2025 7:39AM

    Pair of Flat Pack Off Centers:

  • bramn8rbramn8r Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • rte592rte592 Posts: 1,787 ✭✭✭✭✭

    As cool as these are, sadly I sold my last two a couple months back.
    I keep looking for replacements but keep being outbid.

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,219 ✭✭✭✭✭


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  • Russell12Russell12 Posts: 296 ✭✭✭✭

    From the January fUN show.

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    VERY NICE @Russell12

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,046 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

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