Coin and Paper Money Collecting/oddities & old coins

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Expert: - 4/19/2010


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I have several coins some miss cut, miss stamped, off center, metal build up, cud, wire rim, plug die reverse, etc... Found them in the trash & think they are worth something. Let me list a few of the oldest-1902penny-1920dime-1890&1898Dollar. Lots of ones that have been cut wrong, metal build up on them, etc.. Please tell me that I am rich, LOL.
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Stephanie,

Doubtful you've got retirement money here, but some may have some value.  Only way to tell is to have them evaluated first hand.  Check the following links to see if you can find a local coin show, where you can take them to be examined :

http://www.coinshows.com

http://www.coinworld.com

Dan

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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.

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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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