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I have a 1975 Lincoln penny--with the head of what appears to be John F. Kennedy facing Lincoln. Could you please tell me if this is real, and what is it worth.
Shirley,
The second image is indeed President Kennedy, stamped on the coin by a private company after the coin left the mint.
This was done for advertising purposes, and usually attached to a card listing the "Astonishing Coincidences" between the two presidents, and having an advertising blurb for somebody's business at the bottom.
For more info see :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/ForSale/TokNov.htm
The coin, by itself, will sell for 25 cents to a dollar.
Dan
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Dan Moore
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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.
Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814
Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
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