Coin and Paper Money Collecting/two headed coin

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Expert: - 6/9/2009


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hello i work at papa johns in panama city beach, Florida. I have recently come across a (what I belive is) fifty cent piece, and on each side is a head.it looks and feels like a real coin and says liberty on top, in god we trust on the bottom, and under that it says for the date 1776-1976 on both sides and each side is not reverse like other coins. I am very interested in this coin and if you could send me some info about it to my email i would realy appreciate it thank you very much.          -matt pitts

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Hi Matt,
This is a magician's coin, you will always win the flip.
They sell in novelty and magic shops for about $7

When a coin is minted, the front (obverse) and back (reverse) are struck simultaneously thereby virtually eliminating the possibility of a genuine 2 headed coin.

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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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