On the back there are gashes or lines going through the NIT in United, the leaf closest to the United, through the stem on the left leaf, the bottom of the torch, and a gash near the right of the bottom of the torch. Also there is a line going from the tip the flame to the top leaf on the right. The PL and part of the first E in E PLURIB USUNUM and the last A in AMERICA plus part of the ME in DIME is flat or molded together or smushed down
2007-09-29 19:08:07 · 4 answers · asked by simpledude95 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
for pic http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2v8kdw0&s=2
2007-09-30 13:21:27 · update #1
Sorry you have a coin that was damaged after it left the mint. here are too many things wrong with it that could not happen during the printing process. However don't give up for there are real error coins out there. People should watch what they throw away, for I found a 1944 D over S cent in a store parking lot. I always stop to pick up cents and it payed off this time.
2007-09-30 13:22:36 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the sound of it your coin is damaged. Gashes and scratches (the line) are post mint damage.
Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. Many factors play in to how much your coins are worth (i.e. condition, scarcity, mint marks, current market demand, etc.)
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.
2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp
3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. Do not clean your coin as this will drastically reduce the value of the piece.
2007-09-30 03:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say. I have a few odd coins like that as well, that don't show up as 'official' errors. I keep them just in case.
2007-09-29 19:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From your description, it sounds like your coin is just messed up - not an error coin.
2007-09-29 19:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by รզlεսռց ☆ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋