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I found a penny that hasn't been stamped. It is perfectly smooth on both sides. I weighted it and I weighted a new 2006 penny and they weighted exactly the same. This one doesn't have a raised edge which I assume is becaused it hasn't been stamped.
Hi Laura,
Your coin is a blank planchet. There are two types. Type 1 which does not have a raised edge and type 2 with a raised edge. The edge is actually put on the coin before it is struck. Both types are fairly common and bring about $3-5 per bla.
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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