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Question
My husband has a huge tackle box full of different coins. He has 4 blank pennies. It is obvious they were meant to be pennies by shape and material used. ( material is word hubby used) He also has one from 1982 that is half printed on both sides. Can you tell us if these are anything of value?
Thank you.
Karen
Hi Karen,
Your blank pennies are called "blank planchets" and can be authenticated by weighing them. They are the most common denomination found that is a blank planchet and they usually bring about $4-5 each. The half printed one is hard to tell but it could be weakly struck or struck through grease....both errors also.
Cameron Kiefer
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Answers by Expert:
Cameron Kiefer
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
Experience
I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
Organizations
American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
Publications
Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
Education/Credentials
College
Awards and Honors
. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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