Coin and Paper Money Collecting/mint mistake

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Expert: - 4/15/2008


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Hi Dan,
I recieved a coin that appears to be a 1996 penny print both front and back on a dime blank.  The edges are smooth however and not fringed.  The coin is at least very fine with no blemishes.  Do you have any idea about the value or collectability of this piece.

Thank you,
Tim

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Tim,

Wrong planchet errors like this are known to exist.  In circulated condition, their value is about $100, but you need to have it verified by an expert.  Try finding a local coin show where you can take it to be examined.

See:
www.coinshows.com
www.coinworld.com

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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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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