Coin and Paper Money Collecting/value of coins if any

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Hi there, I have a 1976 penny that has a map and initials AK inside the map. Its right above the 1976 on the front of penny. Everything else looks the same as the rest of them though. Is that rare and if it is do know a price range. Also, I have a 1965 dime that doesn't have a class letter on it. Are any of these worth anything? Thanks much Dave.

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Hi David,
The penny was stamped after it left the mint, probably to be used as a souvenier somewhere in Alaska (AK).  It has no value over 1 cent.

As for the dime, when there is no mintmark, the coin was struck in Philadelphia.  They didn't start adding the Philadelphia (P) mintmark until years later.

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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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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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