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Hello i have this penny that is missing the front is this a missing press or a trick penny on the back look just like any other back penny it have the small fg , so if you could tell me any thing about it. Oh should i clean old penny and dose it take the value from it. Thank you for your Time.
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Victor,
Your coin has been altered to make a magician's coin. Somewhere there is another half that fits into the cut out area of this coin.
As it is, it has no collector value.
And for cleaning coins, if you use anything stronger than warm soapy water, you will hurt the value of your coins.
Dan
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Dan Moore
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
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CoinMasters Member #1814
Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm
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