1985D LincolnCent/off center strike & more

[astralea1692]

1985D Lincoln Cent, Off-center-strike, *obv-D mm is tilted sideways under date/squiggly line breaks in planchet *rev- #8 & #9 bays in memorial have something odd happening & ribboned look scrape/line under & left of memorial. Is this RARE/ a common error {although I've not found it yet};Or has anyone seen/ or known of any of the same?? Approx. Value if poss.?
And I didn't notice the mm until I looked at the pics w/my digital Microscope. Odd coin!! Thanks Very Much!! More pics in my gallery.

 

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[l.cutler]

Nice off center cent, but it is a Philadelphia mint coin. What you are seeing as a D mintmark is I believe a bubble in the copper plating. Not sure on the other marks or the value.

 

[enamel7]

It's a nice off center strike. Everything else is just damage. That's not a D.

 

[port ewen ace]

I sold a dated 1968 O/C copper with similar % shift for $62 in January. it was a red/brown XF. your Zincoln could still go for north of $50. ask $25______ then wait for the vultures to circle around the bait

 

[huntsman53]

Nice Off-Center coin! I agree that what you see as a "D" Mint mark is a bubble in the Copper plating where it is separating from the Zinc core and is probably due to environmental contaminants. The damage (dents) at approximately 55 degrees and 250 degrees when referencing the Obverse is likely from a pair of needle nosed pliers. There is lots of obvious damage (PMD) on the Reverse. Are the marks through the Memorial Bays raised or incuse? If the latter, then they are just more Post Mint Damage. If the former, then they are likely from a Gouge in the Reverse Die.


Frank

 

[astralea1692]

Thanks!! Starting to feel like "part of the crowd, for a change!) Lol

 

[astralea1692]

And Mr.Frank..I'll look in a bit..I actually should know, but want to be positive. And yessirree, agree on old for some and know its not the best of grades, since I couldn't find any info..thought I'd shoot it here. TY VM!! Very FAM.w/Nam Vets ,etc..plus son now Air force 15 years..elect.enig.Thanks for your service!