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Valued Member
United States
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Found this nice shiney 48 year old penny at work, 3.1 g., Mint mark and date interesting but possibly PMD. Reverse 'STAT'e and the E not fully stamped (I seem to remember this is possible the case of grease? Please correct me if I'm wrong.) But pretty for 48 yrs old! High luster!   |
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Moderator
 United States
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Date and mint mark need a close up with less glare. The weak states might be from grease, but it is also a known weak area because of the obverse area uses more up metal. John1  |
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Valued Member
 United States
102 Posts |
So I don't think the date is really in question more of the mint mark, added reverse issue as well, for more accurate assessment.   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17377 Posts |
Agree with John1 on the 'reverse weakness' observation of insufficient metal--not that uncommon.
While shiny, the coin is showing evidence of circulation--lots of small dings, hits, and nicks. Possible finger print on the obverse. Given the posted pics, I'm thinking low AU range--AU50-53.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
17528 Posts |
its really beat up and only worth 1 cent. STATES weakness is very common. not sure why it tends to occur around that area. the MM/Date are Machine Doubling |
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Valued Member
United States
102 Posts |
Thank you, just trying to save my best coins for grand children. Guess I'll just; keep looking for better coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'll say AU-58, pretty much just a spender.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
58626 Posts |
It appears to be a high AU grade. It's a spender though.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17528 Posts |
SunnyNinaD - finding anything of decent value is kind of like playing the lottery. the chances are pretty slim. if thats all you have access to then you may want to search on Lincoln Memorial penny error list OR varieties. things like the70S small date high 7 1995 double die 1999S Close AM1984 double die ear 1983 double die reverse 1999 Wide AM |
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Valued Member
United States
85 Posts |
It's copper..worth more than 1 cent
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Posted 08/29/2023 09:02 am
