Coin and Paper Money Collecting/penny/dime

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Expert: - 2/14/2011


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Hello I have a coin that has the tail of the dime and the tail of the penny. Is that worth anything????? not sure of the year because its the tail of both coins........

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Dekota,

If the dime side is silvery colored and the penny side is copper colored, then it's an altered magician's coin -- made from 2 normal coins that are glued together.  These sell for a couple dollars in novelty shops.

If both sides are the same color, then it could be a mint error.  If you can send pictures, I may be able to tell more.

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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