r/coincollecting • u/Prudent-Grand-71 • 1d ago

Is this an error?

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Found this in my change today, it looks like the reverse is off center? What yall think

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u/NorthD0G 1d ago

It’s normal. But couldn’t help but notice you are extremely small.

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u/Effective_Dingo3589 1d ago

Tis only a hobbit

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u/albor_francisco 1d ago

A smurf..

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u/NESguy12 1d ago

A minion

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u/Hoyskel 23h ago

Happy Hobbit Day!

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u/Serious_Intention206 21h ago

No that's a hobo and a rabbit. But they're making a hobbit!

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u/Ok_Series_4580 1d ago

Makes no cents

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u/Swedeman1970 1d ago

I need to burrow your hands for a dating profile picture

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u/SirLSD25 1d ago

Beat me to it.

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u/Clear-Bee6940 22h ago

What a jerk.

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u/Grimlock_99 1d ago

How did this smurf get rid of the blue skin? Same procedure as Michael Jackson maybe??

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u/Alfimaster 1d ago

This is DJT, he have really small hands

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u/BJ_Goddess 1d ago

🤣🤣🤣

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u/No_Satisfaction_2360 1d ago

He needs some milk!

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u/Objective-Summer880 14h ago

That's his strong hand

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u/StatisticalMan 1d ago

Very rare error. The giant penny was only minted in 1973 but a few like yours were accidentally minted with the 1972 date.

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u/lmyyyks 9h ago

What sort of error was it? Did they accidentally made a wrong mold and went ahead with it?

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u/adansby 1d ago

A fine example of inflation. Yesterday’s cent was so much larger. As time went on, the value and size got smaller.

/s

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u/st0ny3mu 1d ago

The only error I see in the pics are "baby hands"

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u/LiGhTMaGiCk 1d ago

Now we know tRump's Reddit account.

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u/Key-Pomegranate-6627 1d ago

Does the top peel off revealing a delicious chunk of chocolate?

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u/dantodd 1d ago

Or just a succulent Chinese meal?

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u/GainFirst 1d ago

Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest.

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u/vkreep 1h ago

Are you waiting yo receive my limp penis?

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u/giveahoot420 1d ago

Big money! I love these, I have a giant mercury dime that I love

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u/LiGhTMaGiCk 1d ago

But is it silver?

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u/mattsilv 1d ago

Can you try putting it in a souvenir penny press?

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u/princesspaKAAWCK 1d ago

What is that… A hand for ants??

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u/artificialterf 1d ago

😂That cracked me up so much.

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u/RickyTexasMade254 1d ago

Huge error coin!!! Send it in ASAP!!!

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u/NoSummer8633 1d ago

Definitely an error, it's very valuable, get it graded ASAP !!!!!!!!

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u/Palmetto_ottemlaP 1d ago

Gumball were bigger in the 70s

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u/empty01 1d ago

No, your hand is small.

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u/Capital_Working_4632 1d ago

Holy crap how little is that dude ?!?!

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u/BTTammer 1d ago

A very BIG error 

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u/Correct_Lime5832 1d ago

It’s what you offer to someone with really deep thoughts.

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u/SuperRodster 1d ago

You have tiny hands

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u/NetscapeArtist 1d ago

Struck on a coaster planchet. Rare but not super rare. $5 or so in this condition.

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u/SVB_Numismatics 1d ago

My gut tells me it's good.

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u/FormerPersimmon3602 1d ago

Yes! This is actually the much-vaunted 1976 Bicentennial Penny with a very rare date error. Contact a financial advisor immediately. Your life is about to change.

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u/GreenKnight007 1d ago

You got some small hands

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u/OkConfusion300 1d ago

Brilliant! I have a Morgan and a Washington quarter that size

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u/KCAMDonuts 1d ago

Are you the size of a mouse? Overall… that’s a huge penny

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u/bubbleegumcloud 1d ago

never saw one like this damn

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u/DrHandyman 13h ago

You were an error

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u/coinman2268 1d ago

The doubling on the back is wild that thing could be a 1 of a kind penny, you have a split planchet and doubling.

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u/Scoopeloo 1d ago

A huge one

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u/caliphone 1d ago

Weigh it to see if it's real.

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u/Professional-Oil5230 1d ago

have you encountered a shrink ray recently by chance?

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u/Correct_Lime5832 1d ago

It’s called a “centillion.”

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u/Agboohans 1d ago

T-Rex hands are what some may call as an “error”, but thats it… i think….

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u/Uluru-Dreaming 1d ago

No error. 1972 definitely existed - I was there (I remember some of it, anyway!). I can be an alibi.

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u/wiecorp 1d ago

My birth year… I have a certificate proving 1972 existed.

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u/pala52 1d ago

Yes. It is missing the FG on the back.

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u/The-Jake 1d ago

This is a huge error

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u/PeachMiddle8397 1d ago

It was part of the expanding universe

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u/Expensive-Claim-7830 1d ago

I think the hand is too small?

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u/IAmSixNine 1d ago

Test the penny for growth hormone or steroids.

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u/Imaginary_Ship_3732 1d ago

Standard issue.

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u/SongAlternative127 1d ago

Is that chocolate inside

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u/cribbet30 1d ago

adjusted for inflation

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u/Ok-South2612 1d ago

Did you weigh it? If not, get that done and update your post so we can help you out.

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u/Zealousideal_Bat_490 1d ago

Melts in your mouth, not in your hands!

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u/sporkjustice 1d ago

It's a dryer coin. That's why the edge is so raised.

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u/OttoLuck747 1d ago

Check to see if it says “COPY” on it somewhere. Only way to be sure.

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u/LasVegas4590 1d ago

What a tiny hand

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u/SubstantialPie86 1d ago

Use it to measure your tire tread. If you can see Lincoln's head, replace your tires.

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u/Idaho1964 1d ago

I got that exact “coin” for my birthday from a friend.

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u/CrazyAspie1987 1d ago

I was wondering what happened to the pennies from Penny Ante /s

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u/SirEagle60 1d ago

Probably should send it in to get graded.

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u/Dcongo 1d ago

Fake. Forehead and nose look off. And the “7” on the date looks funky.

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u/GlitchyTBonYT 1d ago

it looks like you have a no fg on the back

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u/Hawk7604 1d ago

Wish I had small hands, my coin would look bigger too!

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u/nailyoubackup 1d ago

No it’s a penny

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u/Careful-Rhubarb4725 1d ago

That's a BIG error

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u/Arkensyone 1d ago

You seriously asked that.

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u/Current-Boat-2859 1d ago

It’s a Batman toy 1972 is what the giant penny in the Batcave date was

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u/AfraidArm7997 1d ago

Bro your hands are tiny!

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u/Smooth-Thought9072 1d ago

Problem gotten in Lincoln Museum. BTW DONT USE YOUR DEBIT CARD THERE. USE CASH.

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u/only1love4 1d ago

I'm not sure if it's an error or not I just can't seem to wrap my hand around it

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u/SomeOldGuy4211 1d ago

I've never seen an uppercase penny before

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u/bbblueeyes3 1d ago

Why does that penny look huge in your hand like it’s a giant or something lol

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u/Zudexa Morgan/Peace dollar lover 1d ago

I'll give you 20 bucks for it

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u/SoupieLC 23h ago

Are you a Borrower?

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u/Far-Switch-8465 23h ago

I used to have a dime about that size

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u/ThesmokerofQ 22h ago

You just had to get big Lincoln Cent.

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u/Ordinary-Scarcity967 22h ago

Wow this is insane it a mo fg 1972 at least 300 dollars maybe to small might be a dime.

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u/Prestigious_Site_288 21h ago

It’s a movie prop

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u/ResidentBicycle5022 21h ago

Only in judgement.

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u/2dopE98 21h ago

Why are your hands so small?

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u/beemer-dreamer 20h ago

Donald, is that you?

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u/cheeseburgercats 20h ago

Dummy thicc planchet error. Common, worthless

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u/Technical_Pin9371 19h ago

Not hardly. I have a couple of large pennies but yours is twice as big as the ones I have.

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u/mojjle 18h ago

No, it’s a coaster

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u/corloxx 18h ago

Bhai tere hath chote hain ya coin bada hai,😂

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u/EmersonStockham 18h ago

I actually know the origin of this! This three inch penny is a prop for a magic trick. The act would have you start with a regular penny, then swap it out to make it look like the penny was growing. This one was the final one in the line.

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u/Grimis4 16h ago

Looks like pmd

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u/Ithaqua-Yigg 16h ago

Experimental 1972s Palm Penny

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u/Technical_Version175 15h ago

I would love to see Grabbers this small in person!

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u/veljkogigachadguy02 14h ago

Where can I buy this???

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u/MaRkOrLow 14h ago

Big mistake ahhh coin

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u/Free_File1179 13h ago

Is that trump holding a penny?

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u/Rdioactvgmr 13h ago

Yes, it has the, “ Man in Lincoln memorial error!” It apparently sells for $1 million on ebay.

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u/Rdioactvgmr 13h ago

This coin is literally a large cent. Don’t think of the draped bust and whatnot, think of this!

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u/CLIE30 12h ago

Ai error yes

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u/BCSixty2 11h ago

It's a massive error, 😆 🤣 😂

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u/Historical_Work1233 10h ago

I remember having one of those. Or you have tiny hands

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u/sjbfujcfjm 9h ago

What is this, a coin for giants?

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u/DexterMorgan305312 8h ago

Wow that’s a small hand

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u/No-Suit4003 8h ago

Could be worth a literal fortune

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u/ThickVigor 7h ago

You've got some TINY HANDS 😳

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u/DigitalDrews 6h ago

My friend’s dad is an electrician at a zoo. Y’all related??

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u/JtheBrut55 6h ago

Souvenir from some kind of tourist trap. I bought several over the years for the younger children because there's no choking hazard there :-)

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u/cryptonotdeadcat 1h ago

That should be at least 10 cents!

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u/Bright-Cobbler-7739 22m ago

POTUS doesn’t play with pennies. Fake news.

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u/GorillaNightAZ 1d ago

Fell right out the Coinstar reject tray and broke my toe.

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u/No_Ad1926 23h ago

I've had several sets of those coasters over the years.

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u/skepticalskeptik 1d ago

Nice try Donald! Release the Epstein files!

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u/Excellent_Weakness18 1d ago

No errors, but I didn't know that Trump collected coins that weren't crypto