My little brother found a 1804 penny in my front yard (weird, I know). It is pretty bent and mistreated, but it is an 1804 penny nonetheless. I need help. What would be my best option to turn a profit on it? (auction, pawn, ebay, etc). Is there a way to "unbend" it? Is it even worth thaat much? Here is some info on its worth: http://www.coinstudy.com/rare-pennies.html And here are some pictures of the penny: http://imgur.com/YEQ1v http://imgur.com/H2asI Not the most focused images, it was taken with an iPhone. (please no apple droid wars ) Thanks ahead for the advice!
From your link- Note: The coin values listed are wholesale values for coins in "Good" condition. This represents a well worn but undamaged, wholesome coin. Note: Values updated 2009. Even if your coin was from 1804 (it isn't) that coin is far from Good. It would be worth a small fraction of that price in the given condition.
It is worth at least one cent but not a whole lot more due to the damage. Undamaged 1904 Indian Head Cents are fairly common and no knowledgeable collector would pay a premium for your nearly-destroyed coin when, for less than $1, he could buy one that is worn but undamaged. Still a cool find. Too bad the lawnmower found it before your brother.
