Thread: 199 Penny

COuld this possibly be a error or has the last # been rubbed off somehow, at first i thought it was an error, to the naked untrained eye, but under the scanner i think i see a very, very faded 1. I'm expecting that it has just somehow been rubbed off.

maybe the die was full of grease or something, and it was a weak strike.

Yes, a grease filled die.

I can barely see a 1 or 7, The coin from my eye, the #s are all clearly defined and visible except the last one, its like it wasn't even struck.

It is a grease-filled die as indicated. It happens when they leave grease in the die after wiping it down so the coins don't stick. When residual grease is left in the die, it appears as blank spots over the devices on the coin. Does not increase value unless you have large amounts of the devices not present. Say like the majority of the date or Most of the motto.

Thanks for the info guys, this Abe will go back into circulation but i will remember this error, i'm pretty new to errors

I would hold on to it,myself.you dont see these every day.

I found one a few years back with the same date, 199. I have an image with other great filled die examples.

Hey Coop, is that image of the 80 yours? That is one coin in particular that has eluded me.

Originally Posted by jessash1976

Hey Coop, is that image of the 80 yours? That is one coin in particular that has eluded me.

I wish! I collect Photos for educational purposes and post them often. I figure if I can help with images at the right time, it will help extend the hobby for others to enjoy.

Originally Posted by jessash1976

Hey Coop, is that image of the 80 yours? That is one coin in particular that has eluded me.

what is the deal with the 80?i DON'T FOLLOW

He is referring to my current avatar. A 1980 DDO. I'll post an link below as I don't want to get too far off the subject of the thread.
http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/1..._2_sources.jpg

Originally Posted by pete1970

what is the deal with the 80?i DON'T FOLLOW

i was wondering the same

Originally Posted by pete1970

I would hold on to it,myself.you dont see these every day.

i'll throw it in my cup on my dresser but not into my main collection cause it is not in that great of shape, it probably a F grade

Not to go any further, but I will someday have one of those 1980 DDO's, MARK MY WORDS!

I've got a:
19????
BERTY
one too
very cool if you ask me