Coin and Paper Money Collecting/unusual penny and nickel

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Expert: - 2/14/2009


Question
Have a Lincoln cent with the date 194  S.  There is no number after the 4.
Also have a 1990 D nickel with an absolutely blank, flat, smooth obverse.

Answer
Hi Carolyn,

The coins would have to be inspected.  I would think that the nickel would be worth more, since the cents could have had grease in the die when it was struck leaving no last digit.  This is a common error.
However, the one sided nickel is another story.

Have it inspected by a professional, but don't sell it right away.  Feel free to contact me again and I will try to place a value on it once we know it is genuine.

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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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