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Closer view. I can't seem to get the right side to upload. But I think you get the jist. :-)

I do realize it's die cracks... just thought the fact that it is all four corners was pretty cool.

Found this while looking for DD on this 1983. Caught my eye as I was pulling the loupe away. I've dubbed it the "Hanging Memorial Penny" due to its having the appearance of a banner. haha

I looked though many threads and couldn't find anything similar. Please let me know if you know of one like it.

I just thought it was pretty cool.

My eyes are not good, but it appears the notes are:

 

The One Dollar, is P-84b / BC-45b. The date is 1967, with modified hair. The catalog SCWPM value for VG / VF is 1.25 / 2.00 and in UNC 7.00 USD. More info can be found here: http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/English/BoC/1967_serial.htm

The Two Dollar, is P-76c / BC-38b. The date is 1972-73, with modified hair. The catalog SCWPM value for VG / VF is 2.25 / 3.00 and in UNC 15.00 USD. More info can be found here: http://www.cdnpapermoney.com/English/BoC/1954M_2.htm

 

 

Very much appreciated, thank you. :-)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wondering what this would be considered? Also, would this be considered a little more extensive damage than general die related damage?

Is there a paper guru out there who could tell me what I have here? (I'm assuming face value) but I can't seem to find match-up the serial numbers, for the two in particular, on any online resource guides.

$1: L/O 8358431 Beattie/Rasminsky (I've come to the conclusion this is a face value note) (Has actual serial vs 1867-1967).

$2: C/G 6492149 Bouey/Rasminsky (Cannot find the prefix C/G. Which leads me to conclude it is another face value situation).

I've also looked at examples of the 'Devil's Face' online. Truth be known, I just don't see it in general. On any of the online examples; let alone what I have here.

I know the serial numbers are high(ish)... I do know bits and pieces of the paper collection hobby, but as for the rest, I'm rather confused and am looking for insight.

Thanks,

A confused coin guy. Ha-ha

I'm generally pretty good at spotting the difference. This time, not so much.

I'm looking for opinions....

1. Do you feel this a small or large date?

2. Do you see anything unique about the 's'?

Thanks for your help.

Having a serious 'What the...!' kind of day.

1977 no mint copper nickel.

Most definitely metal.

Obverse.

So how does the 'weird' get 'weirder'?... You find a post-mint Liberty Bell/Map stamped penny (which is weird to me as to why a company would do that), with what very much appear to be mint errors on it.

I had honestly never seen one of the private firm novelty pennies before (truth, never have in my hand); but as I almost went to pitch it in the 'keep it for fun' pile, I noticed something; or I should say some things.

First thing that caught my eye was (as I call it) a glob of copper (lower left of photo) which is over the pillars and bottom on the reverse. Then, taking an even closer look I see a phantom A, sideways below CA (AMERICA). Which is clearly not post-mint stamped as the Liberty Bell and Map on the obverse.

Now my attention is fully gained. I pan over and see something coming from the second memorial pillar in from the right. I cannot decide whether it is a die crack, or perhaps another letter?

Scanning back to the area of the phantom floating A, I notice a strange anomaly where the last A in AMERICA is/was. And possibly on the C as well.

Looking for opinions, insight, have you seen anything like this before, help knock me off of my 'I found a rare-modest potential value find pedestal' (lol).

Really looking for some feedback.

Thanks.

(It won't allow me to post any other photos on this specific post. Too big of files. I'll try to post others in follow-up).

Stumbled on this 1960 small date, in rather impressive condition for coming out of a roll of randoms.

On closer inspection I noticed the R being filled in... So I hit the 'ol Google-Machine to see if there were others. Two hits (posts) from two other forums. One from 2006 and one from 2011.

I understand the D is more common, but obviously there are/is more than one filled R out there, but not many.

Looking for thoughts/insight/input regarding the filled R on this coin -- And other factors.

Much appreciated, thanks.

Invariably, it [the line of questioning] generally comes to this... is filled die considered an error? 'Value enhancing error'? ;-) haha

You may want to check for scratches. Grab a 10x magnifying glass and check... They can't be hidden if it's a matter of someone simply removing the face -- you'll see them. Good luck.

I am inclined to believe this may be a grease filled die. The incuse inscription would be a raised area on the die, but it would necessarily sit inside an incuse area of the die, keeping it from being "over polished" and loosing detail. From the photo, it is not possible to determine if the legend may have broken from the die and then been polished smooth (which is a possibility). For lack of better illustration with text, this is how an incused inscription on a device would look like on the die:

____ __ __ __ ___

|__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __| and it would look like __| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |_

|_|_|_|__|_|_|_|_|__|_|__|_|_|_| this on the coin: |______________________|

 

with a grease filled die on incuse inside a device, the die would be:

____ __ _ _

|xxxxxxxxxxxxx_ _ _ _ _ _ __| where X is the grease. __| | | | | | | | | | \-----------|

|X|_|_|XX|_|_|_|_|__|_|__|_|_|_| The coin would then be: |______________________|

 

 

Not the best representation, but good enough for ASCII art

 

Hope that helps to shed a bit of light on the matter. As far as rarity or value are concerned, there are collectors who specialize in varied error coins. However, filled die errors do not bring much of a premium unless they are rather dramatic. The more details that are lost, the more desirable it becomes. Not a bad find though!

It certainly does shed some light on it, thank you. That is some great information and insight. Again, many thanks, SMS.

1975 Canadian half dollar... I have seen A, D and AD missing from banner before (from other 70s half dollars) -- But, have never seen the 'I' missing before, along with the 'R' in MARI appear as a 'P'. 'Q' is missing the top, almost giving it the appearance of rounded 'U'. as well.

Should read A MARI USQUE AD MARE -- This coin reads, A MAP USQUE MARE.

Has anyone else seen this error before?