So I recently began my casual search for coins, and I came across this in a roll. I know 1989 they switched the die for pennies a bit so I thought this was a cool find. Thoughts?
I am not sure either what you mean by "switched the die for pennies a bit" or what it has to do with your coin. You have a cud. According to Lange, there were "an amazing 17 cuds" for this date.
I'm obviously quite new to terminology and such. Also trying to learn what to collect and what to return to circulation. Any tips and visual aids are appreciated. Ive checked several sites but actually talking to collectors seems far better
I do not collect errors, but I know enough to say that is worth keeping. It is not super valuable, but worth something. As for terminology, try looking here; http://www.pcgs.com/lingo cud An area of a coin struck by a die that has a complete break across part of its surface. A cud may be either a retained cud, where the faulty piece of the die is still in place, or a full cud, where the piece of the die has fallen away. Retained cuds usually have dentil detail if on the edge, while full cuds do not.
I tried to match it up with one on cuds on coins site, but had no luck . Could be a good one to send in . http://cuds-on-coins.com/lincoln-cent-cuds-1989/
If by "send in" @Rick Stachowski wants you to send it in to a TPGS, I disagree. Save your money. However, if Rick wants you to send the coin or photos to the folks running the "cud" site I'm all for it. Nice coin!
truthfully, Doug has always been admittedly older, but both were born before recorded history, so... no records!
Not that it has anything to do with the coin in question, but I believe he's alluding to the differences/changes in the 1988 to 1989 reverses.
