Error Penny Question 1973

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Famous_Tetsuo, Dec 8, 2012.

  1. Famous_Tetsuo

    Famous_Tetsuo We Are Legion

    Hi everyone. I found this penny in my coin collection and was wondering if anyone has any knowledge of it. Is it a real error or is it a fake? also what would you estimate its value and rarity?

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  3. lonegunlawyer

    lonegunlawyer Numismatist Esq.

    Need pics, of course.
     
  4. Famous_Tetsuo

    Famous_Tetsuo We Are Legion

    Pic's are up... I used Tinypic.
     
  5. lonegunlawyer

    lonegunlawyer Numismatist Esq.

    I can't tell from the pic if it is a clipped planchett or not.
     
  6. kaosleeroy108

    kaosleeroy108 The Mahayana Tea Shop & hobby center

    looks like a doubleclip.. weight it
     
  7. John14

    John14 Active Member

    I've often wondered how do you tell the difference between a clipped planchett and a coin someone intentionally cut?
     
  8. lonegunlawyer

    lonegunlawyer Numismatist Esq.

    It's gonna weigh less than a normal cent, I don;t think weighing is the issue. The issue is whether this is a clipped planchett or PMD. It is kind of hard to tell without having a close look. However, this is looking PMD.
     
  9. GreatWalrus

    GreatWalrus WHEREZ MAH BUKKIT

    I think it would help if you broke it out of there and showed us the sides
     
  10. lonegunlawyer

    lonegunlawyer Numismatist Esq.

    That would be better, but I still think PMD by the way the rim cuts off abruptly instead of sloping down into the field.
     
  11. non_cents

    non_cents Well-Known Member

    A way to determine this is by looking for the "blakesley effect". Essentially, in a coin with a true clip, the rim directly opposite of the clip will be weak or not formed well.
     
  12. urbanchemist

    urbanchemist US/WORLD CURRENCY JUNKIE

  13. pumpkinpie

    pumpkinpie what is this I don*t even

    There actually is such a thing as a straight clip. Maybe the coin pictured is.
     
  14. ziggy9

    ziggy9 *NEC SPERNO NEC TIMEO*

    with clips that large and a clear rim across from them I would say this is post mint damage
     
  15. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The one in front of Lincolns face might be legit, but I would say the one below ONE CENT is not.

    Important word missing, "usually", should be placed after the word "will".
     
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