Some Interesting Pennies

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by SouthSide, Apr 5, 2021.

  1. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    I'm pretty sure these are minor errors, but still errors...
    Also adding a picture of a Denver token found in my last penny roll search. It's pretty cool.

    I did try some of the advice on picture taking. However, for closeups I used my cheap microscope. I hope the pictures are a little better. Anyway, none are probably valuable, but they are still cool finds. The 1983 has some pretty neat die cracks on the reverse at the upper portion of both sides of the building. The building itself has a few errors, including the pillar to the right of Lincoln.
     

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  3. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC

    Cool, those Denver tokens come used to come in the mint sets. Sometimes they get caught up in change and confused for a cent. I found one at work once, although it was Philiadelphia.

    give me a minute to look at the others
     
  4. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC

    Sure is a die crack, but idk about the eye. maybe I just have trouble seeing them.
     
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  5. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    Yeah! It was pretty cool to find. I've never found one in a penny roll until the last box I bought. Had to keep it.
     
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  6. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    With the microscope it's a bit clearer but very hard to take a picture of it. I tried to add arrows but I do understand it's not easy to make out in the photo.
     
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Yes to a die crack and that token is from the Denver Mint as stated.
     
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  8. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    The crack looks like it runs rim to rim.
     
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  9. 1865King

    1865King Well-Known Member

    My father in law showed me one of those mint tokens a few years ago. He got in change at a local store. I told him what it was. He put it back in his pocket and spent it like a penny.
     
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  10. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    @SouthSide ...try to stabilize your scope before you pull the trigger. If you can avoid using the button on the scope, like using the menu selection in the software, you won’t jostle the scope as you capture the shot, ergo: cleaner, in-focus pics.
    ...jmho...Spark
     
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  11. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    Thank you Spark! I will give that try. Much appreciated.
     
  12. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    That's funny. It's still pretty cool to find one in a roll of coins. I've never found one before now.
     
  13. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    It might, I have to look at it again. I will before the night is up.
    Thank you for looking!
     
  14. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Good hunting sis
     
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  15. mike estes

    mike estes Well-Known Member

    hey @SouthSide you almost have those close ups right. keep at it. great eye catching that die crack and i think it goes rim to rim also like @Inspector43 mentioned above. great job! good luck to ya
     
  16. SouthSide

    SouthSide Member

    Thank you Mike!
     
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  17. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

    Yes...your photos are improving. It can be frustrating...but it can be a pleasant challenge too!
     
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