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Expert: - 9/25/2009


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My neighbor just came over with a perfectly double stamped half dollar. The local drug store gave it to him with change from a recent purchase. He wanted me to research the value. There is no date as it is the back (eagle) side that has been stamped twice.,
What do you estimate the value?

Answer
Hi Mitch,
If you are referring to a half dollar that has no "heads", only "tails", it is a magician's coin.  They sell these in magic shops and novelty stores for about $7.

The reason I know this is because when a coin is struck, both obverse and reverse are struck simultaneously.  It isn't as if they strike one side and then flip the coin over.  If that were the case, a 2 headed or 2 tails coin would be possible.

Have fun with it, you are guaranteed to always win the flip of the coin!

Regards
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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Physician's Money Digest

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Paul Harris Fellow

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