First Submission to NGC

[ddorpm]

Hi All,

A while back -- Bob, Chuck and I researched together on a 1994 1c that exhibited a rotated reverse. Subsequently, we were able to surmise that this coin might be caused by a loose die that was continually rotating. An article about the coin was published on the front cover of the May 10, 2005 issue of Numismatic News. That article generated a response from an NN reader out of NY who informed me he also had a 1994 cent with a rotated reverse. To make a long story shorter -- he sent me his coin, and after examining side-by-side with my specimen -- both were from the same exact pair of dies. His was rotated exactly 180 degrees (medal alignment) with mine rotated around 165 degrees area. Therefore -- we were able to definitively prove this particular rotated error was from a loose die.

I sent the coin in to NGC for grading and encapsulation along with a few others. This was my first ever submission to NGC. The overwhelming majority of my coins have normally been submitted to ANACS. Below is the result. I was very pleased with NGC and their service. All my coins, at least from my personal grading prior to submission; came out either right on the grade or I was one grade point too low. All coins also had the correct variety/error attribution annotation on the holder insert.

Though this 1994 1c rotated reverse is not an earth-shattering major error type -- nonetheless, since it was retrieved out of circulation, the interesting story behind it, along with the research help from Bob Piazza and Chuck Daughtrey; the coin holds a special meaning for me. The working together, sharing knowledge and experience is what really makes our hobby so special and so enjoyable. Thanks guys...



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Regards,
Billy

[Bob P]

Very cool Billy. I was extremely pleased to be able to help do a little research on this one. I really do like to do that. Congrats on your submissions, and it is nice to know that you were pleased with the results from NGC. Keep up the great work!