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I found a 1960 D penny that has a mint error.A coin dealer verified this for me,but I couldn't afford to have them actually appraise it.In the word LIBERTY,the top opening of the B & E have like a bubble of metal in them.I have searched web site after web site for this penny and I can't find it.Have I found a rare penny?
Daniel,
Without seeing it, I can only guess that you have a broken die error -- where a piece of the die broke off and the resulting cavity was filled with metal from the coin blank.
Collector interest in this type of error is low -- value at a dollar or less.
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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