Expert: Bruce Goldstein - 2/15/2011

Question
Hi Mr. Goldstein I have a 1974D off struck penny, and I have been looking online for any information and or value of this item but I do not see any record of it. I had a relative that worked for Brinks and brought this to me back in 1975/76. I put it in a protective cover right away and has not been touched since.
Would you have any knowledge of such item? I do have a scanned image of both side if this will help.
Sincerely Ed

Answer
The value depends on the overall condition and how much the coin is offstruck.  If it's only slightly off struck then it's worth maybe a buck or so.  If it's so off struck that only the date and mint mark show it could be worth considerably more but only a dealer specializing in errors can tell you how much (try going to a local coin show).  Also, it matters how worn the coin is.  If it's uncirculated with no marks, that helps the value a bit.