1978 D

[Teryble]

I was checking out my 70's and finally found one of those "Abe in Jail" coins. This suprised me because of what I read about 75-79 pennies. (In my new book) That is why I started looking and on my 2nd coin I can see 2 and 1/2 bars, the half coming out of his hair and then really good one, almost 1\2 in long and maybe 1/8 wide, then a 3rd faint one. This I can see by 10x magnifying glass.
It is in good shape w/ just some scratches and everything is clear and readable, which surprised me also. Should I get something like this attributed?
Teryble

[wavysteps2003]

Teryble - While die clashes are neat and with some demanding a preminm over face value, it is not worth having it attributed. Besides, you know what it is and why have someone else tell what it is that you know you have. Attribution should be used when you do not know what the variety is or it is a new find, then you have someone look at it.

BJ Neff

[Bob P]

I agree with BJ completely. Die clashes are rather common, and some can be spectacular, but certainly not worth paying a fee for attribution. Also, I do not know of anyone who has attribution lists or services for die clashes on the more modern coinage. An examination is probably the proper wording here. You could have it slabbed, but then again, the cost of the slab is much more than the coin is worth.

[coppercoins]

So what did you read about 1975-1979 cents that surprised you?

[Teryble]

Hello , Sorry, I've been house sitting. Out near your area actually. Nice 5 acre estate, no computer or pennies though!
The book said that they produced extreme numbers of pennies for the years 75-79. Also that most of the details are now "mushy", because the lack of quality and over use. That's from memory. Also I think they only had D mint marks, except for 79 S. Not many double dies, like maybe 12 for all 5 years?Also if you see some nice shiny ones, they are rare to be found. I rec'd my microscope and will now see if I can get digital camera to take some better pic's. Keep your fingers crossed.
Teryble

[eagames]

75-79 all had P and D cents for circulation and S only on proofs.

They are sort of boring years for varieties but there are a few.