1974 Lincoln cent 180º rotated reverse

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Mountain Man, Jul 23, 2019.

  1. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    I've had an offer to purchase my coin but have no idea what it's value is. The proposed buyer did not give a price, just an offer to buy it if I wanted to sell it. Any ideas?
    1974 180º reverse on mirror.jpg 1974 180º reverse.jpg 1974 Penny with 180º reverse.jpg
     
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  3. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Is that a seam on the inside reverse rim? The obverse looks bulged out.
    Someone just did a post with a Kennedy Half two piece coin.
     
  4. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    That does look like another seem.
     
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  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Looks like a seam to me too
     
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  6. TexAg

    TexAg Well-Known Member

    That was me alurid.
    @Mountain Man - Weigh and compare your coin to a normal copper cent (3.1 grams). Drop the coin on your counter several times and see if it sounds funny. Finally, I had to put my Kennedy "Magician Coin" in a glass jar, screwed on the lid, and shake it hard and the coin separated.
     
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  7. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    No seam, it weighs correctly and the question was, "What do you think the value is?"
     
  8. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    There is a seam on the reverse though. You can clearly see it in your picture.
     
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  9. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    What does the coin weigh?
     
  10. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    You are absolutely correct and I apologize. I was looking at the edge of the coin, not near the edge and upon taking a better photo, it is obvious it has been doctored. Thank you for saving me from looking bad to a buyer. I have now labeled it a novelty coin and fake and let the prospective interested party know that it turned out to be a fake. I have never sold any of my collection and hope I would never make this mistake again if I do.
    My eye sight just isn't what it used to be and I'm thankful my friends at CT are here to keep me honest and educated.
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