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I was given a 1902 one cent penny in change one day. I noticed it right off because it doesn't look anything like any penny I had ever seen before. How do I find out if it is worth anything and if it is how do I "sell" it?
Gail,
In average condition (full rims on both sides, all basic outlines still visible, no damage and not cleaned), it's worth about a dollar.
If you can read all the letters in LIBERTY on the indian's headband, it will be worth $2.00 or more.
If the LIBERTY is really strong, reply with a picture and I'll see if I can appraise it for you.
If you do a search on eBay in the completed auctions, you can see what a similar coin has sold for recently.
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Dan Moore
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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.
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
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Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
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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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