FREE: Error or Just extremely Rare?

Thanks. Good luck if you're planning on bidding. There is a lot of people watching. I expect the bids will jump high at the last minute.

on the plus side, this 1c penny is valued (red book) at 15c-$3 plus whatever it's worth to the collector. I think it is a great coin for collectors who like coins that are "different"

Yes, that is true. However, in my opinion, what makes it rare/error is the fact that it was stamped in that particular location. They are supposed to be stamped in a specific location on the coin and in this case, they stamped it in the wrong place. It's typing a letter and misspelling a word. Misspelling a word is an error. In this case we're talking about a coin. Errors happen all the time at the mint's, but usually different types and on different coins with different dates. The chances of finding another coin with this specific location of the S mintmark is very slim, thus making it rare. I'm not great at describing things, but I hope this helps. I do appreciate the input.

My mistake. Some of the coins I listed do have the memorial back, which is what i was referring to at the time. But, this one has the wheat ears and no visible errors that i know of on the back

That's what I thought too, but considering it's the only one near by the deals with them, I had no choice but to take their word for it.

I base the value of a credit by how much i spend on shipping for each credit. If someone bids 1000 credits and it costs me $1 to ship the item, them I figure 10 credits are worth 1c. However, shipping rates are usually about the same give or take a few cents, but bids go higher and lower so I just keep a check on the average. Hope this helps

It is an error that was made at the mint by the person who stamped it. When stamping the mintmark, they didn't stamp it in the location it was supposed to be stamped. This is not a common mistake, which makes it rare. By not stamping it in the right location, they person stamping made and ERROR. I hope this helps. I haven't seen another coin with a mintmark stamped this far out of place.

This is NOT in the 2012 redbook as an error. The redbook only lists common errors such as of center stamped coins, small and large dates, double dies, etc. It doesn't list the 1943 copper penny or the 1944 steel penny either, but they are error coins that sell for $1,000's. I hope this helps.

Thanks. I will

That is true. Most are very minor so they are hard to catch. Some are very noticeable, but no one thinks anything about it unless they are collectors.

Thanks and I will

Thanks. I will

Thanks and yes, I'll fan back

I'm no expert on grading, but other than tarnish, I don't know of anything wrong with this coin. It is circulated of course. Thanks for the info.

Thanks

thank you

Yeah, only a couple hours away. I'm fanning back

will do.

The only way I can get them this clear is with my scanner and for some reason, I can't get the pictures to show larger. The backs of all the coins I have listed are the same as any other penny with lincoln memorial back. The only errors are on the front.