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Question
My daughter has recently come across a 1966 silver penny in our coin jar. I would have mistaken it for a dime at first glance. Is this something that could be worth anything or has it been dipped in acid to remove the copper plating?
Karen,
In 1966 the pennies were made almost entirely of copper -- zinc pennies did not start until 1982.
So your penny must be either silver plated or struck on the wrong planchet.
If it weighs 3.1 grams, then it is most likely plated -- no collector value.
If it weighs diffferent, then you should take it to an expert to be examined first-hand -- it could be worth $100 or more. Try checking the following websites for listings of coin shows in your area where you can take the coin to be examined :
www.coinshows.com
www.coinworld.com
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
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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