Lincoln Cent Mint Error – Bold 50% Off-Center Strike, NGC Holder

Mintage:

Indeterminate due to missing date; standard Lincoln cent production exceeds 1 billion coins annually, but dramatic off-center errors like this are rare.

Notable Facts:

• This coin features an exceptional 50% off-center strike, causing the date to be fully missing while preserving a strong partial bust and bold, unstruck planchet exposure — a textbook example of a dramatic misalignment.

• Encapsulated by NGC in a certified mint error holder, the coin retains beautiful red-brown luster and eye appeal, despite not being assigned a numerical grade.

Description:

This no-date Lincoln cent is a stunning example of a major U.S. Mint error, struck approximately 50% off-center and certified by NGC as a mint error coin. With the obverse shifted far enough to eliminate the date entirely, this coin showcases both strong strike detail on Lincoln’s bust and a large area of unstruck blank planchet, making it highly desirable for collectors of dramatic and clearly visible mint errors.

While it lacks a numerical grade, the coin boasts beautiful red-brown (RB) luster, clean surfaces, and a nearly symmetrical off-center presentation that enhances its visual impact. Error collectors prize examples like this that combine significant striking displacement with strong mint luster and structural integrity.

Encased in an NGC error holder for long-term protection and authenticity, this piece is ideal for collectors building a visual error set or seeking standout examples of off-center strikes. High-resolution photography highlights both the dramatic error and the attractive surface quality.