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Have you come across any error coins in circulation or in an inherited collection? If so, what was it?

I’ve found a few “BIE” error coins, a couple of RPMs, some strike-throughs, and a couple die breaks. Many of those were found while coin roll hunting in Lincoln cents.

Garry Bowers La Junta, Colo.

In 1980 I received an off-center Lincoln cent sans date during a convenience store transaction. The clerk was relieved that I did not