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I FOUND A 1982 OFF COLOR GOLD TINT PENNY AND LOOKED IT UP ON GOOGLE AND FOUND YOU TALKING TO ANOTHER PERSON ABOUT BRING IT TO A COLLECTOR TO SEE IF THE PEENY CAME FROM THE MINT THAT WAY OR IF SOMEONE DID THIS TO THE PENNY CAN YOU TELL ME IF THERE IS SOMEONE I CAN BRING THIS PENNY TO TO SEE IF THIS PENNY CAME FROM THE MINT THIS WAS IN MY AREA I LIVE IN OCALA FLORIDA AND MY ZIP CODE IS 32134 ,,, THANK YOU FOR YOU TIME
JOHN NIEVES
Hi John,
What color is it? They made two types of pennies in 1982. One was copper and the other was zinc with a copper coloring.
Is it possible that the copper color has worn off or was removed?
Tell me what you see.
Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US
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Joe Hylas
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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.
Experience
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
Organizations
PCGS, NGC, Rotary
Publications
Physician's Money Digest
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow
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