Coin and Paper Money Collecting/2 cent peice no date

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Expert: - 6/19/2008


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QUESTION: this coin is in very good condition but has no date.  I've read they were hand stamped could it have been overlooked? Thanks

ANSWER: If the date is gone it either was worn off, filed off, or possibly struck in a manner that created a very weak date in the first place.  The date is set into the die creating the coins and wouldn't be overlooked.

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2 cent coin
2 cent coin  
QUESTION: The date doesn't look worn off and has definately not been scratched off.  Enclosing a photo.  Is there any value to a coin without a date?

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The coin might have a premium for a collector interested in such an item.  I can say that I wouldn't offer a premium for it.  Plus, it looks like the coin has some surface issues, but it's hard to tell from that low-res photo.  Depending on the surface condition, in hand, the coin is probably worth $10-$20.

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Bruce Goldstein

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I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.

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I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.

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MS in Mathematical Physics ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar

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