Cryptocurrency Q&A Why does my 1976 penny coin have a blank Crescent?

Why does my 1976 penny coin have a blank Crescent?

Martino Martino Sun Nov 24 2024 | 6 answers 1427
I have a 1976 penny coin with a strange feature - there's a blank Crescent on it. I'm wondering why this is the case. Could it be a minting error or some sort of special edition? I'd like to know the reason behind this blank Crescent on my penny. Why does my 1976 penny coin have a blank Crescent?

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GeishaCharm GeishaCharm Tue Nov 26 2024
An error occurs during the minting process of a 1976 penny.

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CryptoPioneer CryptoPioneer Tue Nov 26 2024
The penny blank is not aligned correctly when struck.

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alexander_rose_writer alexander_rose_writer Mon Nov 25 2024
This misalignment leads to a portion of the coin's design being missing.

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Tommaso Tommaso Mon Nov 25 2024
As a result, a blank crescent shape appears on the coin's surface.

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BlockchainBaronessGuard BlockchainBaronessGuard Mon Nov 25 2024
The value of this error coin varies based on several factors.

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