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I found a penny that is 'double sided'. Because it isn't the Lincoln side, I don't know the year is was made. Are these flaws common? Could this penny be worth anything?
More than likely the coin is just a gimmick piece that was manufactured from two real cents. It has no numismatic value. Usually some sort of seam either around the rim or the edge can be detected. In the case of a true error (I'm not aware of any like this) and it can be authenticated it would likely have a tremendous value.
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Answers by Expert:
Bruce Goldstein
Expertise
I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.
Experience
I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.
Organizations
ANA
Publications
Coin World
Education/Credentials
MS in Mathematical Physics
ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar
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