I just noticed this 1955 Jefferson proof I have is slightly rotated. I was just wondering how common it is to see a proof coin with a rotated die. Thanks.
How rotated is it? Probably not much. The big ones are worth the most 90, 180 degrees. At least from what I've read.
Well I'm not sure of the worth. Post some pics and one of the nickel guys will jump all over it. I'm just starting the Jefferson path. Hang on to it regardless....
These pics are not that good. I just got a new camera this weekend and am still trying to figure things out.
Ken Potter's book "Strike It Rich With Pocket Change" list Jefferson rotated reverse prices as: 25-50 Degrees: $8.00 50-90 Degrees: $25.00 90-180 Degrees: $80.00 Your's looks more like 10-15 degree or less rotation. Not much of a premium. If you really wanted to sell it I'd think $2-$4 with luck. Still waiting on someone else to comment, lol.
Two questiions on rotation errors. (1) What is the allowable degree of rotation for the mint to consider it an error? (2) What minimun degree of rotation error must exist for PCGS to consider it an error? I have always been curious about this.
Book says: Within 5 degrees is considered normal. Any rotation misalignment over 15 degrees is considered significant. Not sure what PCGS min. requirement is I would imagine 15 degrees or more.
