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I WAS WONDERING IF MY 1956 PENNY WITH ONE CENT ON THE BACK AND I HAVE A WOODEN NICKEL THAT SAYS ONE WOODEN NICKEL ON THE FRONT AND CHARLESTOWN INDIANA SESQUOI-CENTENNIAL 1808-1958 AND THE BACK HAS GOOD IN TRADE AT ANY CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS OR REDEEMABLE AT FACE VALUE AT EITHER FIRST BANK OF CHARLESTOWN BEFORE JULY 13,1958 3:00 P.M.
Lavelle,
The 1956 penny is common -- worth about 3 cents.
The wooden nickel could be worth a couple dollars if it is considered a rare one. Unfortunately I do not have the expertise or reference books to tell if that one is particularly rare. I suggest you try contacting someone at the Wooden Nickel Historical Museum -- perhaps they can help :
http://www.wooden-nickel.net/contact/
Good luck,
Dan
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Answers by Expert:
Dan Moore
Expertise
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.
Experience
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
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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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