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What is an error like this worth? Lincoln on scrap.
coinkid855
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I think it went cheap. My guess is $200-250. Try to find another!
TD
<< <i>IMO the final price was a bit above average for an undated example. >>
An undated example of what? An off-center on a planchet with two large clips?
I think that the overall appearance, with the clips lined up just so, add to the desirability of the piece.
MOO
TD
(gotta be done on purpose?)
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<< <i>IMO the final price was a bit above average for an undated example. >>
An undated example of what? An off-center on a planchet with two large clips?
I think that the overall appearance, with the clips lined up just so, add to the desirability of the piece.
MOO
TD >>
Yes it's desirable, however, over $100 is a fairly strong price in my experience.
- I think the price is fair, maybe a little low but in the ballpark. The seller didn't do himself any favors by not having keywords like "clip" or "scrap" or "off center" in the listing, I'm certain he missed some views and bids because of it. As I said I missed it completely and I search for clips eBay religiously.
- I think the loss of value due to the partial date is offset by how cool the clips and off-center strike are arranged. I do not think for a nanosecond that the coin was struck intentionally.
- I'd need to see it in the hand but I think I see a third small clip at K-12 on the obverse, overlapping the large clip slightly. If I could confirm that then I'd increase my value estimate by 10-20%.
- The coin is probably from 1978, based on the three visible digits, the style of the other design elements, and the sheer number of misstruck and clipped 1978 cents I've seen over the years.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
-Paul
I think the coin has great eye appeal.
Oh well. That's why they have auctions.
TD
better than-average 'look' to it as an
off-center strike on a large double clip.
I'd also agree that the final price was a
good deal for the winning bidder.
Dramatic, eye-appealing errors like this
are always popular, easy to sell, and
have a great 'Wow' factor to them.
Jon