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Hi Ron,
My husband is wondering if there is a place that he can find out the mintage and the place of mintage ( Denver or Philly) on the 1980 to 2010 pennies.
Thank you so much for your time.
Nancy
Hi Nancy:
Thanks for your question.
I'll provide you several links where you can get the information and history of the Lincoln Cent. The mintage for 2010 is not available, as the coins are still being struck. The Lincoln Cent is the coin most collected in the US.
Mintage of Lincoln Cents: http://www.bestcoin.com/lincoln-cent-mintage-two.htm or http://lincolncents.net/lincoln-memorial-cent-mintage/
History and information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_cent or http://lincolncents.net/lincoln-memorial-cent/
You don't mention your husband selling the collection, but if he should decide to sell his coins to a dealer, remember they will likely offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to the value at no charge. Always try and get at least two opinions and try and deal with PNG dealers if possible. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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Ronald Fern
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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