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Just going thru a jar full of pennies and came across a 1981 penny with what looks to be a horseshoe stamped right next to Lincoln's head. Do you think this was from the stamping or did someone "bang" it in later? Thanks.
BTW any good source for looking up old coins and their value to get started? Cindy
Hi Cindy,
The horseshoe was added later, maybe to give out as a good luck piece.
Check out the Guidebook to US Coins by Yeoman
It will list the retail selling price of every US coin. This isn't what you could expect if you sell, since it is retail, but it will show you which are the best coins to own
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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PCGS, NGC, Rotary
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Physician's Money Digest
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
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Paul Harris Fellow
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