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Types of Coin Errors-Hub and Die

Wikepedia defines hub and die errors:

Hub and die errors

Hub and die errors are the result of faults in the coin hub or coin die. There are many different kinds of such errors. Modern coins are still released with hub and die errors, because the defects are too small to be seen with the naked eye. A few exceptions exist, where the dies are used despite producing easily visible flaws. The 1955 Lincoln cent is an example.

Now before you get real excited note that there are, unfortunately, some phonies out there created to fool you. If you have one of the 1955 Lincoln cents that look like it has the die error have it checked out with a reputable dealer.

Bonus

Here is  a current sale going on now at Ebay auction for the Lincoln double die, 1955 cent. You will not believe what it is selling for. So, start looking closely at those Lincoln 1955 pennies.

Tags: coin die, coin hub, Lincoln cents