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D. Howdy, Just pulled this rather visually pleasing example of a 1972 D reverse die chip from circ. I've been having trouble getting any answers on what this example would likely be worth, not very much obviously but the other examples around the internet are posted at such ridiculous prices they are clearly not accurate to it's real collector value. Even if you aren't interested in buying it, what do you reckon it's worth? I will say, the photos don't do justice to the very pleasing deep red luster it has in person, but that's hard to photograph in clarity. Replies I'd prefer directed to my email. Many thanks for your time, God bless - Ian
Asked on Sep 28, 2024
I can't see a die chip in your photo. I think you coin is likely worth face value. I'd forget errors, people simply don't understand them, they are hyped up on the Internet and not what folks think they are.
FOLLOW UP: "I appreciate the reply, but I would however disagree in my own, granted, fairly limited experience. From circulation I've pulled three error pennies of worth exceeding 150$, the highest of which being nearly 500$. This particular error I pulled isn't itself valuable, but it is unquestionably an example of either a large die chip, or a cud. There are readily available examples on many forums and error lists of identical examples being identified and authenticated. Here's an example:"
OUR REPLY: We don't defend our assessments or argue with people who disagree. We just tell you now what you would inevitably learn later. You now have serveral choices. 1. You can try to sell these coins and be honest about what you think they are. 2. You can misrepresent them and try to sell them dishonestly. 2a,b&c. Either way, you could end up with a happy buyer. Or a not happy one. Or no buyer. 3. Alternatively, you can pay an expensive fee to have them certified by a third party, wait four months to get them back in a (a) body bag, or (b) maybe one with a 58 or details grade, rending the coin face value. 4. a. You can return to step1. or b. You can do nothing and keep it and love it and believe what you want about it. I will say this: in almost ten years and 7,000 messages, nobody has ever returned later to show us we were wrong. The one thing I'll say for certain which yuou may or may never come to understand: It's not easy being a coin dealer.
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