MAD - Misaligned Die on the Obverse only quote - "These occur when (usually) the hammer die is not properly lined up with the anvil die, resulting in a slight offset on one side of the coin. This means that only one side will show the misalignment, and the reverse will appear normal" closed quote This will explain MAD much better I want to share this webpage with you - http://www.lincolncentforum.com/misaligned-die-errors-vs-off-center-strikes/
And it's such a minor "error" it never is worth more than just the face value of the coin - AKA - "spend it"
Welcome to CT! Enjoy the fun and both Paddy and Markus are correct so I'll not add anything, which is unusual but it's late and I've had a long, long, long day.
It is indeed a mis-aligned die. Here's how you tell the deference between MAD and Off-center because sometimes they can look similar. In MAD only one side is off center, usually the other side is fine. It is caused by either the obverse or reverse die itself, which strikes the blanks, being off center rather than the blank. When a coin is off center both sides are off-center caused by the blank being off center when the coin is struck. I know you never asked about it but I think it will help in the future, I remember getting the two confused a lot when I started.
I occasionally see these in change and find them fascinating as well. Though, as others have already said, it doesn't have much value apart from 10 cents, it's still an interesting curiosity. Thanks for sharing!
Good explanation. Now can you tell me when they are both considered to be the same, and why it matters ?
Thanks everyone! I get it now! IDC what any of my coins are worth I'll never spend it lol I love this thanks again ahhhh
I have something else I'd like to learn....how can you tell the difference between a filled D on a coin or just an old wore coin...???
