Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1976 LINCOLN pENNY

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QUESTION: I found a penny with several numbers on the face of the coin.One number is above the date and mint mark.  It looks like the number 6.  It has other numbers on the left side and on the jacket.  Have you seen one like this?  I am curious about it.  I have no image at this time.

ANSWER: People often stamp images into pennies to be used for souveniers, it's very easy to do.

Your coin has no additional value.

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Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US

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QUESTION: If someone staped it would it be raised up or indented.  Because this number is raised up.

Answer
If it were stamped, the number would be raised up.  That is, unless it was stamped from the back, in which case it would appear raised on the front.

Also, a scratch in the die, would make a similar mark.
You may want to have the coin authenticated by Numismatic Guarantee Corp for about $35

This way, they can inspect the coin, whereas I can not.

Regards
Joe

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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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