1996 d penny error?

[Hightek]

I found this 1996 d penny when I was coin roll hunting over the weekend and was wondering if this is a error or post mint damage? Any feedback would be great thanks

 

[FormerTeller]

I'd say if it's legit it's worth quite a bit.

 

[mxh5891]

Look pretty legit error to me. Not sure what the error is called. My guess is double strike

 

[Hightek]

Any idea on how much it will be worth if legit?

 

[bottlecap]

Hightek post this is the "coins" forum, those guys are very good about the errors. Let us know what they say.

 

[A2coins]

I would be very careful a lot of coin dealers will offer you a very small amount of its value Its value would depend on what a collecter would pay for it, get several estimates. That is awesome happy for ya

 

[bottlecap]

Looks pretty legit.

 

[mxh5891]

I would bet it's value is anywhere from $20-200. Similar ones sold on ebay in that range. It's a cool looking coin. I like that it's on both sides too

 

[Hightek]

Thanks guys for the awesome feedback...this might be the first real error coin I found...I also post this on the coin forum from bottlecap reply...I will let everyone know if I hear more good news

 

[port ewen ace]

check error-ref.com, a database for errors. rotation looks equal on both sides. nice find

 

[Styfflin]

What a cool coin! Congrats!

 

[gmrestoparts]

I will give you $20 for it...figured I would open up the bidding

 

[Dozer D]

Nice RARE error find. Looks real to me, congrats.

 

[mxh5891]

Just like somebody in the coin forum posted, I would recommend getting it slabbed. It would verify the authenticity and would probably be worth a few hundred bucks. It would probably be a safe bet to take it to a coin store and see what they say. By no means should you sell it to them even if they say it's a common error and give you a low ball offer. Get as many opinions on it as possible.

 

[Hightek]

Thanks for all the positive feedback...everyone has been really helpful...I will bring this to my nearest coin shop to see what they say... I might take that advice and get it slabbed after getting more opinions.

 

[SFBayArea]

That's by far the best looking error coin found by someone posted here.

 

[ThePt78Gamer]

First thing that came to mind when I saw that cent is "holy crap". Nice find good sir, let us know the outcome of what you decide to do with it.

 

[Hightek]

Just got confirmation that this coin is a rare error coin from mike diamond a error coin expert. He stated that this in collar strong first strike with a weak second strike. Value around $250

 

[Owassokie]

That is AWESOME. I had my doubts because I had a similar appearing coin that had a substance formed on the coin post mint. But if Mike Diamond says it's the real deal, then it's probably the real deal. Congratulations!

 

[oddcoins]

ummmm yeah ~ that is a friggin' awesome error coin!