1851 III Cent Mint Error?

[West Jersey Detecting]

I dug this 1851 III Cent Piece today (one of three dug at the field we were working!). When I examined it, there appears to be a "1 over 1" mint error. I cannot find any such error listed for 1851 III Cent pieces.

Can someone explain what this is and is it a previously unknown mint error?

 

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[l.cutler]

It is not really an error, but it is a known variety. It is listed in Breen as a repunched 1.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

It is not really an error, but it is a known variety. It is listed in Breen as a repunched 1.

Any idea of the rarity ?

 

[l.cutler]

Breen does not mention the rarity, usually means it is common but can't say for sure.

 

[VERMONTPACKRAT]

If you are into mint errors, check out this site.


VPR

http://conecaonline.org/

 

[dethklok97]

Not sure but great find