Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1945 penny

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Expert: - 10/2/2011


Question
I recently went to a coin appraisal at my bank and a Mr.Lisi, of Lisi & Lisi Coin, Sterling, MA told me that my penny was a sintered planchette error.
I saw one almost like it on e-bay (page 1 of error coins) but it was listed as a lamination error coin, going for .99
Is there a difference, and if so can you approximate a value?
Sorry I can't send a picture as I don't know how (hence the above reference)
Thank you

Answer
Hi Joyce:

Thanks for the question.

It's always difficult to offer an opinion on a coin without a photo or more of a description. Things like weight, diameter, and thickness are important in helping to pinpoint what you may have.

You may want to check this site. They have a number of error types on cents: http://www.lincolncentresource.com/Errors/Lincoln_Cent_Errors.html

For definition of a sintered planchet error, see: http://carlscoins.com/forum/coins/1938s-sinthered-nickel-or-copper-washed-planch

Your piece could be worth a dollar to $25 or more, depending on condition and type of error. I can't say with the data you provided.

You may want to check US coins and currency listings under Lincoln cents on eBay from time to time to see if your coin is listed what this type of item may bring.

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. If you should decide to sell your items to a dealer, remember they will offer about 50% to 60% of the retail value. Here's a link to find one in your area: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php

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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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