Possible error coin found, and maybe why we had the civil war.

[Dirt Fisher]

Hi everyone, I found this 1972 D penny in an old park and it is different. Take a close look at the nose. It looks like it is a strike error. The nose is long and drawn out as if there was a problem with the die. At this park I have found tons of clad and 24 silver coins including a 1932D Washington ( KEY DATE ) and a 1916 Merc. ( KEY DATE ) but it's to worn on the back to tell if it's a D, and 32 wheaties along with an assortment of other items at this park and I am only 1/2 done. I was just checking the pennies when I noticed it. There is not another mark on the coin except that one. When you look at the penny under a 20X loop it looks like it was stamped that way. The only reason I caught it was it was a 1972D. All I have done to it is clean it a little as the coins at this park come out in great shape. It would really be cool if it was a mint error. Some of the 1972 D's were double died on the obverse. Is it possible this could be a variation of another error? A 1972 D double die is a $50.00 coin, could this one be worth more?

 

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[doug60]

That's a good idea Ryan, PCGS only want coins that are in there natural state meaning not cleaned or touch with anything. So ANACS is the way to go. I would call them first and they will send you a pack on how to package your coin and they also send you some Mylar flaps to put it in and send it. They also tell you the cost and everything you need to know go to there website and the number you call is on there. Good luck with it.......Doug

 

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[Dirt Fisher]

Thanks Doug for the info. Everyone had me thinking the coin was just a coin someone had messed with. I will send it off and have it checked.

From Doug,

This is a true error coin the one in my error book is a 1962 but it looks the same.
It is what is called a blow hole, a form of lamination error, these are rare errors. I think it could be worth more than a double die. I collect coins and I would talk to PGCS ANACS or a coin dealer you trust. This is not a joke as some have suggested...............Doug