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I have a penny from 1981 with two faces. It looks like a picture of Kennedy facing Lincoln. Are there any pennies made from this time with this description?
This is a common thing I have seen many times. It was done outside of the Mint. A private company took lincoln cents and stamped with a punch and sold in a packet listing the similarities of Lincoln and Kennedy, their life and assination etc. The coins are not worth anything and considered "damaged" to most collectors.
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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