

Value of these errors are dependent on overall condition of the coin with aesthetics also part of consideration.

The blank planchet was misaligned at the time of striking. This 1919 is a nice example of an off-center strike. Visual inspection removed the majority leaving few to enter circulation.

US Mint included in their 1922 mint report a 97.33% "good coin produced" ratio of 1 cent bronze pieces. During the striking phase, collars intended to hold the coin centered were slightly out of line. These come in many forms, an off-center struck 1919 wheat cent is featured. Step 3: | Special Qualities Enhancing Value Special Quality: Off-Center Error 1919 PennyĮrror coins are occasionally encountered, and Lincoln cent errors are of interest to collectors. Additional video, images, and descriptions are used to define important points to the obverse and reverse. Grading Lincoln Wheat Pennies continues the process of judging condition. A nice brown toning adds to the appeal of this example. Scarce dates and mintmarks are affordable and a pleasing example is in demand by collectors.
#1943 DENVER MINT PENNY SERIES#
Many early wheat pennies in good condition within the early years of the series (1909 to 1933) are sought by collectors. A strong outline remains separating the portrait from the field of the coin. Fine details and contours above the eye are smooth. Little definition of a temple area is also noted. Lincoln's eye brow and its separation from the forehead is now a continuous flat area. Good Grade: Large connecting areas of flat surfaces defines a wheat cent in the Good grade.
