Expert: Bruce Goldstein - 1/3/2008

Question
I HAVE A OLD WHEAT PENNY BUT THIS ONE HAS THE WHEAT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN  I WAS JUST WONDERING IF IT IS WORTH ANYTHING.

Answer
I know of no known double-sided reverse Lincoln cents.  this is quite likely a gimmick coin created for close-up magicians.  If you look closely you'll probably notice along the rim on one of the sides that there's a tiny crack.  Either that or there's a line along the edge indicating the coin sides were cast together.  If you don't see how the gimmick is created and you still suspect this might be a mint-made error, take it to a local coin shop and the dealer will be able to give it a decent inspection.  Usually, these gimmicks use double heads and this is the first I've heard using the older wheat ear design.  Sounds like a cool, fun piece, but of no numismatic value.