Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1980 & 1989 silver penny

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Expert: - 5/22/2007


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i have two identcal pennies that appear to be both silver. 1980 with no mint, and a 1989 with a D mint. next to lincolns head it apperas to have a v shaped protractor pointing down and a v shaped ruler pointing up. there is also a G in the middle of these two "v's" am wondering what i came across and if its worht anythign special

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HI Carl,
these coins are not mint issues as such.  The pennies are genuine but the counterstamp was placed on the coin after it left the mint.  It was probably done by a school or organization as a promotional item.
I guess it is worth whatever someone else will pay for it, however from my experience, there really is no additional value added.
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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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