1991 Lincoln cent off centered obverse

I saw in post #10 where you quoted my post but provided no comment with it. So I am sort of lost as to your point. Possibly I am having a senior moment.

 

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your comment…
You suppose the Mint just let her rip and produced the standard full run of a million cents with this slight misaligned die setup?

 

my reply… no worries! And I posted other coins. I don’t just deal with Pennie’s and I do not purchase.
With no disrespect, but yes I have many in those time frames. 90s, 91s, 92s, 98s, 99s, 2000s among many different denominations and years of older and up to year 2000 coins. They are from my dad’s huge amount of coins which has been a joy going through. So pardon me and thank you! View attachment 1458519

 

Sorry but I don't inderstand your point. A cent coin die has a useful production life of approximately 1 million coins before it is worn out and retired from coin production. If a die is installed and locked in misaligned in the coin press then every coin this die produces will be struck misaligned/off center until either that die's alignment is adjusted or the die is removed from the coin press and taken out of coin production.

 

I guess the wording the mint “let her” I felt it was jab. Sensitive I guess.

 

Yes. You misunderstood. He wasn't referencing you, he was referencing the Mint.

 

I apologize! Eddie corrected me. Ty!

 

Thank you!

 

Have you seen some of the stuff the mint lets slide? I don't know if the dies shift over time/repeated striking. Perhaps it was correct in the beginning but misaligned as it struck more? Just spitballing.

 

Perhaps. I am of the opinion the alignment is outside Mint tolerances and a strong argument might be made the coin pictured in the OP's 1st post may actually be a test strike made during the installation of a new die. After which the die's alignment was adjusted. Meaning the coin could be one of 1st coins struck by a brand new die. Very Very Very early die state at die stage A. If you consider a test strike to be a stage of a die. Not that this makes the coin worth any more or less. Just something to consider when looking at a misaligned die.

 

Nothing wrong with looking for value

 

Common saying (among us old farts) "Let 'er rip" meaning go ahead and do it. Close enough for government work, no need to stop, let 'er rip.

 

Thanks! I will learn sooner or later lol. Wish I could do more often but I’m slowly getting there.

 

I understand. I have a few of that year and that’s the only one I found to look so different. Thanks.

 

Thank you Eddie!

 

@PamR …you need to put things in perspective. Many of us here have 40 years headstart on you. Now you are beginning to learn as you go with your father’s collection. You can’t learn it all in one day, week, month, or even a year. It takes time and patience. Don’t beat yourself up over it.

Just take your time. Realize there are tons of common, reoccurring and valueless characteristics that present themselves on coins. Learn which ones they are and rejoice when you find a valuable variety. And be sure to post it here when you do.

Keep in mind a regular coin with no defects, in great condition, is collectable too.
When I started collecting in 1962, I was getting IHCs from circulation but they were G4 worn. I still remember thinking at the time, what if this coin had been saved while still AU or MS? That started me on my coin quest…and yes, I saved some coins I shouldn’t have. But 60 years collecting and gaining experience was hard won. You need to take the time to assimilate what you learn.

 

Thanks a bunch. I understand. Like the Canadian coin I found, JFK 64s, Ikes and although some not the best condition, still interesting especially to some that collect that type. Not sure why I’m amazed with the Lincolns… lol. Thanks again. You all have tolerated me for a while now lol.

 

An upset person enjoys nothing, a happy person enjoys everything! Even the upsetting things!!! Thought for the day!!!