Coin and Paper Money Collecting/penny

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Expert: - 11/5/2008


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I FOUND A UNCIRCULATED "P" PHILADELPHIA PENNY...NO DATE ON COIN..A LARGE P ON ONE SIDE AND A SHIELD ON THE OTHER,WITHIN THE SHIELD A SCALE ON THE TOP...13 STARS IN A UPSIDE DOWN V AND A KEY UNDER THE STARS..CAN YOU HELP ME...

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John,

This is not actually a penny, but rather a token that is included in the uncirculated coin sets from the Mint.  Somebody probably cut apart the set to put the coins in their collection, and this token was left over.

Value is maybe 25 cents to an interested token collector.

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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