How far off center makes an "error"?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by TXRanchMedic, Aug 17, 2013.

  1. TXRanchMedic

    TXRanchMedic Member

    I have a half dime (1859-o) that looks alittle off center on both sides. How far off center does a coin have to be before it is labeled "error"?

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    Yeah, I need to work on my photography.
     
    TXRanchMedic, Aug 17, 2013
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  3. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    To make it an error, it has to be missing design elements.
     
    Cazkaboom, Aug 17, 2013
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  4. TXRanchMedic

    TXRanchMedic Member

    So, I won't be retiring then?
     
    TXRanchMedic, Aug 18, 2013
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  5. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    not any time soon. lol:p
     
    spirityoda, Aug 18, 2013
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  6. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    That's not quite the case. This coin could be broadstruck and that makes it an error. Not an off center error... But an error none the less. Better pictures are needed.
     
    LostDutchman, Aug 18, 2013
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