1857 Flying Eagle Cent - Possible alignment error on reverse?

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  1. Gregg702

    Gregg702 Active Member

    Anyone know if this alignment error is something that adds any value, or if it is too minor? Thanks in advance!

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  3. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    I'm gonna guess 'too minor' but am interested to see what the experts say.
     
  4. Gregg702

    Gregg702 Active Member

    I am leaning that way too, but like you, I want a second opinion.
     
  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Minor Misaligned Die Strike.. Nice but The condition of the coin will make it undesirable.
     
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  6. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Misaligned Die Strike does not add any value to a coin. It is a common Error. In fact Minor/Common Errors such as this will detract from the value of a desirable coin such as a FEC. IMO.
     
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  7. Gregg702

    Gregg702 Active Member

    Thanks guys!
     
  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Depends.. Maybe not for Smaller denominations. But for larger Denominations such as Kennedy Halves and up they may have a premium.

    Here is a nice Ike example from my collection -
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  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I just remembered I have 2 examples in my collection -
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  10. Gregg702

    Gregg702 Active Member

    Thanks for sharing that. My knowledge of errors is very minimal, and I love seeing new ones, especially certified errors.
     
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  11. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Yes They "May" have a premium, (I am glad that you included that word into your opinion.) But only to those who "Desire" such a coin.
    It is "Desire to have" that increases the value of a coin, not rarity or other attributes. It has nothing to do with the denomination. IMO.
     
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