1982 penny

I found a 1982 large date penny and I don't see a vdb on it and the coin is in excellent condition I looked with my 20x magnification glass and still don't see it I would post a picture but can't figure out how to with my phone has anyone heard of an 82 with no vdb

 

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Could be the result of die wear, a struck through grease, or circulation damage. Won't be able to give you the exact analysis until we see pics...

 

Just out of curiosity, were you looking on the obverse or the reverse?

Chris

 

Obverse right at the bottom of Lincoln

 

Does anyone know how to post a picture from a android phone atrix hd

 

Okay! In that case, we'll need a good close-up of the area where the initials should be.

Chris

 

OK I'm working on it so you all can check it out

 

Here is the penny

 

I'd say mint grease on this. They're kind of interesting as they can make random parts of the design disappear.

 

I'm not sure if it is possible for grease to block a part of the design that is in relief on the die...

 

I guess the only way to know for sure is go to a pro coin dealer

 

This is true. Worn out die then. Not shocking considering the amount of cents made in '82.

 

I highly doubt your local coin shop guy will know the cause of it. Most dealers don't bother getting into the nitty-gritty world of errors and varieties.

 

So what do you all think is it worth holding on to or should I use it for taxes on something I buy

 

Hang on to it. It can make an interesting conversation piece.

Maybe one day, 50 years from now, someone will claim to be Victor D. Brenner's alter ego, and you can ask him about it. J/K!

Chris

 

Lol ok

 

Im new to the hobby so anything that is different I keep, even though 90% of my die crack zinc roll are 1983Ps lol.

 

You guys think there is any value to this or just a conversation piece

 

Conversation piece.

 

No value I can think of. Still an interesting coin, though. Keep up the hunt!