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Double Denomination & Off-Metal<br />
<strong>Mint</strong> <strong>Error</strong> Sales<br />
by Al Levy (alscoins.com)<br />
One of the most popular error types are double<br />
denominations. The high end “common dates” graded<br />
over MS66 have dropped in price. However, the sellers<br />
are still not willing to reduce their ask prices. Collectors<br />
need to realized that for some dates and mintmarks<br />
only a handful are known to exist. Eye appeal will<br />
generate a higher price paid than a grade. When a new<br />
seller lists this error type and does not utilize quality<br />
pictures or descriptions, they sell for a fraction of their<br />
real value. My charts reflect this decrease. This does<br />
not mean prices dropped. It means the buyer may be<br />
able to turn a quick profit by reselling it. Keep in mind<br />
that eBay sales are a small fraction of the true error<br />
coin market. Dates, mintmarks and grading services<br />
all make a difference in value. Read over my notes to<br />
help you decipher the real market.<br />
Here are records of recent sales of off-center mint errors on eBay from October 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.<br />
1. All lots had buyers. If the coins actually changed hands is unknown.<br />
2. A picture accompanied each lot or it was not recognized.<br />
3. Mislabelled items were ignored.<br />
4. Some lots may have changed hands more than once.<br />
5. “D” next to the date symbolizes that the coin had damage or was scratched.<br />
6. “C” next to the date symbolizes that the coin was cleaned.<br />
7. “B” next to the date symbolizes that the coin had damage and was cleaned.<br />
8. If the date or mint mark was missing or partially visible, parentheses were used.<br />
9. Postage/handling/insurance fees were ignored.<br />
10. Major auctions were not listed.<br />
DESCRIPTION GRADED SOLD OBSERVATION<br />
DOUBLE DENOMINATIONS<br />
1988-() STRUCK CENT ON A STRUCK DIME BU $860.00 2ND STRIKE 90 DEGREE CW TURN. CENT<br />
DATE.<br />
1988-D STRUCK CENT ON A STRUCK DIME AU $560.00 2ND STRIKE 90 DEGREE CCW TURN. CENT<br />
DATE & DIME MM.<br />
1996-P STRUCK CENT ON A STRUCK DIME BU $611.06 2ND STRIKE FLIPOVER. BOTH DATES & MM<br />
SHOW.<br />
2001-P STRUCK CENT ON A STRUCK DIME ANACS 65 $460.05 2ND STRIKE FLIPOVER NO CLOSEUP PICS<br />
OF COIN. DETAIL REMAINED FROM 10c BUT<br />
COULD NOT MAKE OUT MUCH.<br />
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