A client has a 1948 Wheat Penny which was misstamped. Only about 70% on the penny was stamped on the copper. The rest is smooth copper. She does not want to sell it but I told her I would try to find value/info so she can put it with the penny.
Thanks.
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Frolicnymph Reputation: 67 See Frolicnymph's booth |
Hi,
We don’t collect error coins (but we do collect error currency every now and then) but many are not worth much more than an error-free penny of the same condition, year and mint mark. It just all depends on several things. One site reports that “Wheat penny errors have created some of the most valuable coins in the history of the Lincoln Cent.”
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The above page is dedicated to the error wheat penny.
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Good luck!
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DakotaGold Reputation: 374 See DakotaGold's booth |
Dakota, Rek, Raven and Bighorse….Thank you so very much for taking the taking to help out. On my way to get educated. :) You are greatly appreciated.
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Frolicnymph Reputation: 67 See Frolicnymph's booth |
Hello [URL removed]
Here are the results of Error auctions.
Maybe you can find one like yours.
You should be able to get a decent idea
of the worth of yours.
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Good Luck
Richard
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reksplace36 Reputation: 1267 See reksplace36's booth |
Hi,
You can also google Fred Wienberg (Weinberg) not sure which spelling is correct. He is the leading error dealer in the country and may have an example on his website.
Regards,
John
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Bighorsecoins Reputation: 186 See Bighorsecoins' booth |
Hi,
This kind of error is called an off-center strike and isn’t worth big money—in fact, the 2009 redbook says a zinc cent [modern lincoln cent] is worth @ $5…The thing is, if you have the year and some of the main device [his head], and mint mark, these coins command the most money…thru the years, I’ve paid as much as 19 bucks for one of these… way over the generally accepted limit! But, they are interesting and have what is called a good ‘eyeball’ [or look]. Oh and in looking just now, the older cents are worth more—and you should see what Indian Head cents go for [$150]! So, in short, your ’48 cent should be worth around 8 bucks…
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ravenstalin Reputation: 152 See ravenstalin's booth |
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