Expert: Jim Lawniczak - 3/17/2009

Question
I have a 1975 D penny with only the front stamped on it it the same with as any other penny what is it worth?

Answer
Hello, Heika I have been told by the experts that it is not possible to strike only one side of a coin -- there must be a die on both sides.  That said, there can't be a natural one sided coin.  The only way it can arise is if the other side is planed off or otherwise removed.  Take another look at your piece and see if there is evidence that this happened to it -- in particular look to see if your piece is thinner than a regular cent.  Jim Lawniczak