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I found some uncirculated rolls of 1974 lincoln cents containing an entire series of coins that had the letters "sta" from "states" affected by a clot. One coin actually contained the clot material. So, I basically have all or most of the existing uncirculated coins that have either the "sta" missing or faded.

I understand that filled-die errors are rarely worth anything. Is there any value to an uncirculated set containing all errored coins possessing this flaw?

I have 59 coins from this series

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Hi Gene,

I assume from your description that you have a bunch of "cud" error cents -- looks like a blob of raised metal along the rim -- caused by a piece of the die breaking off.

Having a whole run of these coins in diffferent states is unusual, but you would have to find a special collector for them.  Individually, they are worth perhaps a couple dollars apiece -- as a group you may be able to get a bonus.

I suggest you contact an error dealer I know -- Ken Potter -- include a few pictures of different die states, and see what he has to say.  You can email him directly at : KPotter256@aol.com

Good luck!

Dan

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