1983 Cent

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Mary Neely, Mar 31, 2026 at 6:18 PM.

  1. Mary Neely

    Mary Neely Active Member

    Looks like there are some kind off bars? behind his head. Thoughts please.
     

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  3. JoshuaP

    JoshuaP Well-Known Member

    That looks like a die clash to me.
     
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  4. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    Agree with Joshua. Below is an example and below that shows how the reverse imprint would look on the obverse, shows where to look on your cent for other markers. It is actually easier to see these from a normal photo, but taken from different angles you can see different details.

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  5. Mary Neely

    Mary Neely Active Member

    Yes. That’s exactly what I see. Is it worth anything?
     
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  6. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Unfortunately, no. One cent.
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  7. JoshuaP

    JoshuaP Well-Known Member

    What @SensibleSal66 is showing is mechanical doubling, but that is not what your error is here. It is worth something, but not really very much. I see examples like yours showing minor clashing selling for between $1 - $5. In my opinion, it is worth holding onto and starting your own error collection, but not selling.
     
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  8. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    Does look like a die clash. Interesting.
     
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  9. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Oops. I meant it for the '69s coin. I must be losing it. :rolleyes:
     
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