Cbanton74 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Can anyone else see this mint error. I know it isn't in the greatest shape. I just came across it on a site today and I'm not used to these old pennies. I've always been a silver collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GBrad Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 Welcome to the forum. I see this coin has already "shipped" based on your pictures. I truly hope you are not the one it is being "shipped to" for the price tag shown. If anything at all..... this coin may be what's called a misaligned die and that is a long shot on my part based on the miniature pictures supplied. This is the best I could come up with from your unclear photos. It's definitely not a double die. RonnieR131, Alex in PA., Coinbuf and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124Spider Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 After all the long-shot "error coins" that get posted here, I was a little excited to see "1983 Lincoln" error in the title, since there really is a 1983 Lincoln cent error (doubled die reverse). But, alas, this isn't it. I am not knowledgeable about these off-center strikes, but the experts seem to say that it has to be much more off-center than that to be worth real money. Mark RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Well the good news is that you have only lost $31.99 (assuming you are the buyer), could be much worse. Edited October 29, 2021 by Coinbuf RonnieR131, Mohawk and Alex in PA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbanton74 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 I thought it was just me that couldn't see it. My friend bought it and we were having a debate an# now he has canceled the order after reading your posts. Thanks. RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Bob Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 The first picture makes it look like a broadstrike, but, even if it is, it isn't worth anywhere near the asking price. RonnieR131, bsshog40 and Alex in PA. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alex in PA. Posted October 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2021 It's Halloween time. RonnieR131, Mohawk, Cbanton74 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I have to add something here......it looks like the coin is on OfferUp. That is one of the worst places to buy coins in this known universe. Lots of fakes, damaged coins being sold as errors and varieties are on there. I would strongly urge you to never buy a coin on OfferUp ever again. Also stay away from Alibaba and Etsy......all three of those places are cesspools when it comes to buying coins. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cbanton74 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 Yes. I tried to explain this but some people are more hard headed than others. Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Indeed they are, Cbanton, indeed they are. You just can't stop some people from walking off a cliff, no matter what you do. They have to plummet for themselves. RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Not a mis aligned die it is off in the same direction on both obv and rev. Not an off-center because none of the details are off the edge of the planchet, looks more like an uncentered broadstrike. worth more than face value, but not $32 (in my opinion) KarenHolcomb and RonnieR131 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Dee Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I was wondering about that site Etsy🤣 The prices people are asking for the on there just blows my mind. Haven’t been to any of the other sites. I personally wouldn’t buy or even sell a coin unless it’s been certified as an error through a grading company but to each his/her own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KarenHolcomb Posted November 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 10/29/2021 at 12:20 PM, Mohawk said: I have to add something here......it looks like the coin is on OfferUp. That is one of the worst places to buy coins in this known universe. Lots of fakes, damaged coins being sold as errors and varieties are on there. I would strongly urge you to never buy a coin on OfferUp ever again. Also stay away from Alibaba and Etsy......all three of those places are cesspools when it comes to buying coins. Most of those damaged million dollar Coins 'for sale' by women are actually hookers and it is code. Just an FYI. Sad but true. 124Spider, Hoghead515 and Mohawk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) On 11/4/2021 at 12:19 AM, KarenHolcomb said: Most of those damaged million dollar Coins 'for sale' by women are actually hookers and it is code. Just an FYI. Sad but true. Really?! That's insane!!! I would never have thought of that but, then again, I'm not in the market for the services of prostitutes. I try to learn something new every day, and I'd say this counts as my new fact of the day Edited November 4, 2021 by Mohawk KarenHolcomb and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124Spider Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 1:00 PM, Mohawk said: Really?! That's insane!!! I would never have thought of that but, then again, I'm not in the market for the services of prostitutes. I try to learn something new every day, and I'd say this counts as my new fact of the day You read it on the Internet, so it must be true! KarenHolcomb and Mohawk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 @124SpiderIt's true! It's true! Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) On 11/4/2021 at 4:03 PM, 124Spider said: You read it on the Internet, so it must be true! I don't doubt that this is true, actually. The lengths that people will go to in order to conduct illegal activities for monetary gain are astounding!! And as someone who has known their share of criminal justice students during their time as a student, I know that criminals often develop their own lingo and codes. While the village I live in is quite nice, the town a couple towns over from it (and closer to a major metropolis known for some sketchy folks) is sleazy as all hell. All kinds of sketchy motels from the '50s and '60s that are now run down and attract some shady types. You're always hearing about prostitution busts over there on the news. It's crazy!!! And they've caught clergy members, teachers, local and state politicians, prominent business people.....all sorts of walks of life you wouldn't necessarily expect in these stings. The crazy thing to me is that they've had so many stings and people still go there to procure the services of prostitutes! Not to mention all of the other consequences of this activity as well......*sigh*. I don't understand why people do things they do a lot of the time. Edited November 5, 2021 by Mohawk KarenHolcomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 8:16 PM, Mohawk said: I don't doubt that this is true, actually. The lengths that people will go to in order to conduct illegal activities for monetary gain are astounding!! And as someone who has known their share of criminal justice students during their time as a student, I know that criminals often develop their own lingo and codes. While the village I live in is quite nice, the town a couple towns over from it (and closer to a major metropolis known for some sketchy folks) is sleazy as all hell. All kinds of sketchy motels from the '50s and '60s that are now run down and attract some shady types. You're always hearing about prostitution busts over there on the news. It's crazy!!! And they've caught clergy members, teachers, local and state politicians, prominent business people.....all sorts of walks of life you wouldn't necessarily expect in these stings. The crazy thing to me is that they've had so many stings and people still go there to procure the services of prostitutes! Not to mention all of the other consequences of this activity as well......*sigh*. I don't understand why people do things they do a lot of the time. Unfortunately, my grdaughter's, and my grson's mother (my son sure can pick em) and several female relatives are 'in the business' and used the Back Page app until it was shut down because of it. They all then moved to LET GO which was bought out by Offer Up. And now...you have the rest of the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 9:08 PM, KarenHolcomb said: Unfortunately, my grdaughter's, and my grson's mother (my son sure can pick em) and several female relatives are 'in the business' and used the Back Page app until it was shut down because of it. They all then moved to LET GO which was bought out by Offer Up. And now...you have the rest of the story. Boy, it sounds like he really can pick them!! And that makes sense.....I remember hearing about the Back Page thing on the news a while back. Like I said....this kind of stuff always finds a way. My criminal justice acquaintances certainly taught me that!! KarenHolcomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/4/2021 at 9:21 PM, Mohawk said: Boy, it sounds like he really can pick them!! And that makes sense.....I remember hearing about the Back Page thing on the news a while back. Like I said....this kind of stuff always finds a way. My criminal justice acquaintances certainly taught me that!! You know, that Back Page serial killer dude from IL was shot and killed with his own gun by a hooker herr in Charleston. The GrParents actually lived in the same apartment afterwards. Crazy but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
