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What is a 1991D lincoln penny with no rear copper, and unstruck on reverse side only worth( front side is normal)?
Alan, I have been told by metal experts that it is not possible to strike a coin on one side only. There must be a die on the other side. Therefore, the most likely explanation is that someone planed off the reverse. This makes sense too in that the copper came off the rear as well (probably showing the underlying zinc, silver in color). Look carefully, your piece probably isn't as think as a usual piece. There is no value for damage done to a piece after it is minted, Jim Lawniczak
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| Comment | I have measured the thickness of the penny with my caliper, and there is no missing metal, or scratch marks, or even the presents of any "stamping outer ring" that you would get from pressing the matal. But I do thank you for you'r time, you have been quite helpful. Alan | ||
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Jim Lawniczak
Expertise
I will answer your questions about encased coins (lucky pennies), which are advertising and event tokens with coins, unually cents, struck with the token.
Experience
Long time collector of encased coins and author of several articles on encased coins.
Organizations
TAMS, ECI (Encased Collectors International)
Publications
TAMS -- several articles on encased coins, in particular the encased coins of the 1901 Buffalo Pan American Exposition
Casement -- many articles on encased coins
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