sheepdog_tx
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Not seeing this in any guide. Its a 1975 lincoln penny without the 1 in the date. Its in almost uncirculated condition.
1975 penny missing the 1, worth?
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sheepdog_tx
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Why does everyone want pics? I just described it 
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maybe because some people wanna physically see something they have never seen before...
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Why do we need a picture?
"A Picture says 1000 words"...
In the coin collecting world, the difference between a $1000 coin and a $1 coin can be as simple as a true coin error, or post mint damage. Not to mention condition.... Take, for example, the infamous 1877 Indian head penny. In good condition, it fetches about $700. Not bad, right? Well, put that coin in a Mint State (even lowest Mint state) and the coin is now worth in excess of $4,000!
So often, when people find a coin that is out of the ordinary, they think they may have hit the 'jackpot'. I know I used to do it myself! Sadly.... the untrained eye is all too easy to fool.
A picture posted could help the people more knowledgeable in coins determine several things:
1. Condition of coin (MS, AU, XF, et...)
2. Actual problem with coin (Post mint damage, Greased Die, etc...)
3. Coin 'genuineness'. This is not to say you are faking this coin, but there are fakes out there. Some harder to see than others.
4. "Coolness" factor. Although the serious collectors have seen a lot, they've not seen every coin, therefore, by posting your coin, you allow us to both learn by your coin, as well as give us a 'oh wow.. look at that' factor.
In the end.. if you REALLY want to know what your coin is worth, a picture will help answer that.
Otherwise... my price I would pay you for your coin: $0.01.
I hope this answers your question.
"A Picture says 1000 words"...
In the coin collecting world, the difference between a $1000 coin and a $1 coin can be as simple as a true coin error, or post mint damage. Not to mention condition.... Take, for example, the infamous 1877 Indian head penny. In good condition, it fetches about $700. Not bad, right? Well, put that coin in a Mint State (even lowest Mint state) and the coin is now worth in excess of $4,000!
So often, when people find a coin that is out of the ordinary, they think they may have hit the 'jackpot'. I know I used to do it myself! Sadly.... the untrained eye is all too easy to fool.
A picture posted could help the people more knowledgeable in coins determine several things:
1. Condition of coin (MS, AU, XF, et...)
2. Actual problem with coin (Post mint damage, Greased Die, etc...)
3. Coin 'genuineness'. This is not to say you are faking this coin, but there are fakes out there. Some harder to see than others.
4. "Coolness" factor. Although the serious collectors have seen a lot, they've not seen every coin, therefore, by posting your coin, you allow us to both learn by your coin, as well as give us a 'oh wow.. look at that' factor.
In the end.. if you REALLY want to know what your coin is worth, a picture will help answer that.
Otherwise... my price I would pay you for your coin: $0.01.
I hope this answers your question.
dustywallen
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Sounds to me as a grease filled error. The die just becomes packed with grease and misses the strike. Rare but not a whole lot value.
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