is this a low spot? or whatever it's called?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Koin, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Koin

    Koin Member

    Im new to this. so here's my first and probably not my last.
    i spotted this with the naked eye. but i used my loop for a better pic. its more noticable at an angle.
    im sure its nothing. but was curious what this would be called.

    an "error"?

    the S of States and the o from oF

    photo 2.jpg photo 1.jpg

    thanks!
     
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  3. doug444

    doug444 STAMPS and POSTCARDS too!

  4. froggycoins

    froggycoins Member

    loupe is the french word for magnifier
    but that was not the OP's question ;)
     
  5. Koin

    Koin Member

    lol! i dont know why i didnt catch that. i surely know it's spelled loupe. i have no clue what i was thinking by typing loop. :D

    i think i'll blame it on... it was a late...?
     
  6. doug444

    doug444 STAMPS and POSTCARDS too!

    You were thinking about downtown Chicago.
     
  7. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Probably struck through grease.
     
  8. dsmith23

    dsmith23 Gotta get 'em all

    I would agree with possible struck through grease.
     
  9. Koin

    Koin Member

    that sounds interesting. i will have to read up on the process of striking coins.

    so would this coin be worth holding on to? i would imagine so since its only a penny. but just curious if this should be a keeper.

    thanks for all the help though.

    edit: just did a bit of reading. they seem fairly common. but for a penny, ill keep it.
     
  10. VDBforDave

    VDBforDave Lincoln Error Collector

    From what I've heard, and been told, that is the most common area, obverse and reverse, that has weakness on the penny.

    Not worth more than 1 cent, however good eye! Keep it up and you'll find something awesome!
     
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