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Expert: Joe Hylas - 7/13/2009

Question

I have penny that seems to have been imprinted off-center. It has only half of Lincoln's face. The other side is off center too. It is about the size of a regular penny, but the imprinting machine missed the center of the coin.

Thanks for telling me what you know about this ....

Answer
Hi Judy,
That is what is known as an "off-center cent", your description was right on.
Not a rare occurence. These are normally culled from the bins before they leave the mint but some do slip by.
They sell for $2-3 each on eBay.

Regards
Joe Hylas
Omega Precious Metals
www.AllCoins.US

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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