Expert: PAPAJACK - 4/15/2008

Question
I saw your previous answer about the mis-stamped pennies. Unlike your previous subject. I have one that does have a date. The date is 1982. The penny shows the face of Lincoln and the word "Trust" on the front. On the back it has the letters "erica" and "NT". Would this make it more valuable than any other coins?

Answer
Hello Will,                              

It sounds like it is a more desirable OFF-CENTER-STRIKE error than some others. But the value depends on the buyer for error coins.

As information for any actual types of error coins "the Greater the error the Greater the Value will be “is the general rule, and it does have to be a Mint Error. So if yours is about 40% off to the left the value is more than one 40% off to the right with no date.

For information on true error coins look for the book "The ERROR COIN ENCYCLOPEDIA" by Arnold Margolis (not sure of the spelling).
It goes into detail about how errors have occurred at the mint.  Your Library may have a copy or it is inexpensive to buy.

If you want a coin dealer near you, write me back with your general location (nearest large cities), some telephone area code or codes for your local and some zip codes in your area, I can direct you to an AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION MEMBER/DEALER near there. They are ethical and trustworthy. They will look at the coin for free.

If there any more information you require on this question just ask.

Thank You and Good Luck

PapaJack