1848 Penny Error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by del5son, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. del5son

    del5son New Member

    I've been collecting for several years and bought some coins at a local auction. I picked up a 1848 Large Cent with what looks like a error date, anyone ever heard of this type of error?
     

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    del5son, Dec 23, 2011
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  3. 5dollarEdunote

    5dollarEdunote Coin Connoisseur

    It appears to have been damaged.
     
    5dollarEdunote, Dec 23, 2011
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  4. del5son

    del5son New Member

    It almost looks as if it was stamped over a 3?
     
    del5son, Dec 23, 2011
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  5. 5dollarEdunote

    5dollarEdunote Coin Connoisseur

    It couldn't be struck over a 3. Not only is the part of the "3" too long, but in 1838 the large cent had a different device, the coronet head.
     
    5dollarEdunote, Dec 23, 2011
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  6. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    It is a damaged coin. The coin took a hit on the 4 in the date.
     
    Hobo, Dec 23, 2011
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