Hey everyone! Been a long time since I've been able to come around. I guess you all saw what became of my 1999 Georgia Statehood Double Denomination on a Nickel. It sadly has a proud new owner, whom made me an offer I simply could not refuse. I saw where some folks here had started a thread about the coin being featured in a magazine. Very cool of you guys, and I thank you all for all of your help through that whole process. Tonight, I stumbled across something a little less spectacular, but wanted to get some input. It's an 1863 IH Cent. The Obverse/Reverse are rotated a bit (maybe 20 degrees?), but what caught my eye was the obverse. Where "Of America" would normally be, it almost appears it was struck through grease, or something else? The rest of the details in the lettering and date look good, and there is no damage to the rim, so that's the only explanation I could come up with. I'm all ears. Also, with the slight rotation of the obverse/reverse, I wasn't sure if this possibly carried some sort of small premium being the age of the cent? Let me have it, and here's the pics..
The weaker lettering doesn't strike me as an error that would carry a premium. Either struck through grease or just bashed and worn over the years. The rotation appears to be within normal mint regulations. Usually 20 degrees+ rotation (or some number around there) carries a premium.
Sounds about exactly what I was thinking. Thanks for the reply. I'll put it on eBay and see if any collectors out there feel like being generous.
1863 is one of the top 5 dates of the indian cents that i see with significant (90 to 180 degrees) rotations. For this date, it is only a $10 to $15 premium if it is less than AU. copper nickel dates with rotations of less than 25 degrees are no less than common.
