197 (4)? penny

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by chercdc, Dec 30, 2007.

  1. chercdc

    chercdc New Member

    I have a penny that I have not known what to do with! It is missing the 4th number in the date and some info on the back. What is this?
     

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    chercdc, Dec 30, 2007
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  3. hontonai

    hontonai Registered Contrarian

    One more grease filled die.
     
    hontonai, Dec 30, 2007
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  4. chercdc

    chercdc New Member

    What does that mean?
     
    chercdc, Dec 30, 2007
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    It means that part of the design on the die was filled grease or debris when the coin was struck. It is a common occurrence.
     
    GDJMSP, Dec 30, 2007
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  6. chercdc

    chercdc New Member

    Thanks for the info, I guess it's worth a penny!
     
    chercdc, Dec 30, 2007
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  7. rotobeast

    rotobeast Old Newbie


    It's worth more than that in copper value.
    ;)

    I'd keep the bugger.
    You never know who could take a liking to it and offer $5 for it.
    Put it on Ebay.
    :)
     
    rotobeast, Dec 30, 2007
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