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Mint set missing a coin... is this common?

ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I came into a few unopened 1970 mint sets. The second one I opened is missing the Denver cent. There is no damage to the packaging, no cut, no slits and no coin. I've never seen it and am just curious if it happens more than I know.

Thanks, Bill
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  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    I've seen two of one coin when one was missing, but never had one completly missing.

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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    Wow, that's rare... a 1970 No "D" cent! image
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  • penny4yourthoughtspenny4yourthoughts Posts: 155
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not common but it certainly has happened. image Someone will pay a little extra for the funny set.
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
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  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I bought a 68 with an extra cent in the sleeve. I figure it's got to be worth a bit more. >>



    I gaurantee it's worth a bit more. A cent more to be exact.
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    These are 'packaging errors', and not
    die or mechanical errors, so their attraction
    is limited.

    There are folks who will buy them - I'd
    suggest Ebay, if you want to sell the item.

    It -might- bring a 30-50% premium, if the
    bidders are confident that the plastic
    hasn't been tampered with.

    If you want to sell it, you have at a minimum,
    an interesting conversation piece.....
    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.
  • RobTomRobTom Posts: 63


    << <i>I bought a 68 with an extra cent in the sleeve. I figure it's got to be worth a bit more. >>


    Yep, 1 cent more! image
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,864 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've never owned a mint set that had a coin missing from the mint, but I have seen one that had two dimes in the dime pocket. I also owned one that that a piece string mixed in with the coins. I guess you would call that one a "pressed through" or "string through." image
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  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    If you want to sell it, you have at a minimum,
    an interesting conversation piece..... >>



    And what a most fascinating conversation it would be...
  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I meant to say

    "If you Don't want to sell it,
    you have an interesting
    conversation piece"
    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.
  • OchoRealesOchoReales Posts: 1,500 ✭
    My 1962 Proof set has 2 dimes but no nickel. I wonder how often that type of error set shows up?
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,464 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you took a tour of the BEP or mint, you would become amazed at how often things are done properly ........
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  • ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thank you all for the information. I'm glad I asked about it; it's the first mint set I've seen that had a "problem" like this.
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