Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Miss stamper coin

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Expert: - 6/26/2006


Question
My wife has a penny blank that has been stamped as a nickle on both sides. The stamping is off center thus not all the inscriptions are all present, but the date looks like 1960.

What if anything can you tell us about this coin?

Thanks,

Bob Chandler

Answer
Hi Bob,

Off metal errors are not terrible rare but they are scarce.
Depending upon the condition, it can be worth $100 but I would really have to see it.
If you are interested in me making an offer, let me know at OMEGAPM@aol.com

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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.

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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

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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