That is an "off-center strike", which is a type of mint error that happens on all circulation coins. Unfortunately it's more common than you'd think but it's still collectible and worth a few bucks.
Typically there are 3 considerations for coins like that.
1. What percentage is off center (the more dramatic the better)
and
2. Is the date showing (showing a date is generally better than not showing the date)
and
3. Is there a mint mark? "D" coins are better but "S" coins are the best!
Here is a link to a site that I found by Google. I don't personally know the author but I generally agree with what he says.
"A quick survey of our current denominations reveals that the Lincoln Cent is the most readily available struck off-center. Undated Lincoln Cents are usually available for a couple of dollars or so depending on the degree of the off-center strike. Dated coins of the copper coated zinc era (1982 – Date) are typically available at $3 to $5. You can add about a dollar for a D mintmark coin. I have personally been able to locate all except for the 1986-D at coin shows within the past year. Going back into the bronze era (1959 – 1982) they become much more difficult to find but not impossible."
Jeff: If it had been the die with the large Doubled Die reverse for that year, that would have increased the value enormously. Nice find especially in your change. Its always nice to find an error coin.
This one I found at a local coin shop and got it for a song. _________________ Richard S. Cooper
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