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i have a uncirculated 1902 indian head penny . it is not bronze but appears to be possibly nickel. it is similar in appearance to the composition of a 1943 penny.is it possible it was made from a different planchet other than bronze ?

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Stan,

It is possible that it could be struck on either a dime blank or a foreign blank -- we did mint coins for other countries.  If so, it could be worth $1,000 or more.

You need to get it looked at by an expert, and possibly get it certified.

Check the following websites for info on how to get it certified, and for listings of shows that the certification services will be attending :

http://www.pcgs.com

http://www.ngccoin.com

http://www.anacs.com

Good luck,

Dan

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