I have a 1976p T-1 "IKE" slabbed as MS63 by pcgs. Looking at the front the coin is oriented straight in the slab,however when you flip it over the reverse is turned to the right with the bottom of the bell pointed to the 1 o`clock position. Is this considered an error and if so what type? I have about 40 more "IKES" and none of them are out of alignment like this one. Thanks, Don
Freezing Rain and Winter Weather Advisories!!!! I prefer hot weather to cold. I work outside so I deal with it nearly every day! Does it get very cold down there in the winter?
Nice pictures.It does get cold down here in the winter,especially for those who live inland.I hear that it was very bad up towards New Jersey & Rhode Island last week.
Nice rotated die error, looks like about a 15 degree rotation. There usually isn't much of a premium until the rotation is 30 degrees or more, then the value goes up as the rotation increases, with a 180 usually bringing the biggest premium. Neat coin!
cdb1950 hit the die on the coin....the die has to be roatated more than 15o for it to add any value. That might be the reason PCGS didn't list it on the slab. Speedy
They probably noticed it, but I don't think they felt it was worth noting. Maybe as much as 5 - 10% are rotated a little. A bicentennial date might be a little more valuable than a different date, but only with a bit more rotation. I've collected Ikes since 1971 (I still have some of the original Mint order forms for the 1971S silver Ike). The 1976P T1 is the key date of the BU clad series in MS65 or better. I had several that graded MS65, but my favorite was a dazzling MS64. Had prooflike surfaces and a couple dings that probably kept it from an MS66 grade. Yours looks pretty neat, too. I like it.
I reckon that coins which have errors in alignment are worth studying.Check your change.Who knows, you may get a pleasant surprise.
Up to a 15 degree rotation is within Mint tolerance and is not considered by them to be a Mint error.
