Hi, I just came across this penny, it belongs to my dad and I wanted to know if this coin is rare enough to be of any value. thank you for your help
That is a nice huge CUD! It's a Die Break. The Die used to strike the Blank Cent Planchet broke off and that part of the Cent was not formed. These errors do bring in a nice premium! I love it!
That's a very nice full cud. Very collectible. Here's a '71 Jon Sullivan sold for $450. It was certified and MS63. https://sullivannumismatics.com/coin/pcgs-1c-1971-d-lincoln-cent-huge-obverse-cud-ms-63-bn
It is close, but I don't believe it is the same. Look where the cud crosses the W in We and the area around Lincoln's ear. I don't believe it is pictured - could be one of the stolen pictures.
Wow,, thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.. I used to have a numismatic company and I'm thinking about getting back into it.. any ideas on where I can buy and sell coins? thanks