Expert: Joe Hylas - 11/14/2008

Question
QUESTION: I have a 1963 penny that sounds hollow when dropped and a 1982 penny that has the coloring of a dime or nickle, any value?  Also have 1902 pennies, mercury dimes, silver half dollars and ben franklin half dollars etc., what is the best way to have them appraised and sold?



ANSWER: Hi Michelle,

We do free appraisals at our office, as well as purchase collections.

If you would like to take advantage of our service, please ship the coins, securely packed, via insured US Mail to

Joe Hylas
c/o Omega
18 Village Square
Glen Cove, NY  11542

Regards
Joe Hylas
Omega Precious Metals
www.AllCoins.US

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QUESTION:  Thanks, can you tell me anything about the 1963 penny that sounds hollow when dropped and a 1982 penny that has the coloring of a dime or nickle, any value?

Answer
The 1982 penny could have been plated by someone after it left the mint.  Or it could be a penny that was struck on a dime blank.  There is no way of me knowing without seeing it.

As for the 1963 penny, there may be a bubble inside the copper.  It would have to be weighed.

Regards
Joe Hylas