Is one more unique than the other?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by Que, Jun 6, 2019.

  1. Que

    Que New Member

    I have two 1959 d pennies with very distinctive differences in the '5'. Is the penny with the IMG_20190606_231317.jpg IMG_2836.jpg IMG_2838.jpg IMG_2839.jpg IMG_2840.jpg IMG_2841.jpg broader 5 an error?
     
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  3. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    Welcome to Coin Talk. IMO it looks like the first coin with the mushed 5 is worn down from circulation and/or it was made with a very worn die. Always wait for the opinion of more experienced members
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    No it is not.
     
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  5. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    +1
     
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    Technically, "unique" means "one of a kind" ... the only one.

    They struck 1,279,760,000 cents at Denver in 1959, so they are the polar opposite of "unique".

    I'll say that again.

    They made more than one billion of them.
    That's billion, with a "b"!

    But yes, I think I see what you were trying to ask. No, these aren't errors.

    They look like normal circulated (and harshly cleaned) 1959-D cents to me, so nothing very special, I'm afraid. Aside from the fact that they're sixty years old and from the first year of issue for the Memorial reverse type. Worth just a few cents apiece at best, or just face value to most collectors.
     
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