What do I have?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Karl Pfeiffer, Aug 3, 2021.

  1. Karl Pfeiffer

    Karl Pfeiffer New Member

    I have a penny that is blank on one side and some kind of clear coat on the other side. What is it and what is it worth?
     

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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    :stop:
    This was already answered . :happy:
     
  4. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    Welcome to CT!

    It would be interesting to know what it weighs. Chances are, the coin was altered for some other purpose. Meaning, no added value.
     
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  5. Karl Pfeiffer

    Karl Pfeiffer New Member

    It looks as if it was a display, it has a little glue on the blank side. And the clear coat is raised.
     
  6. Karl Pfeiffer

    Karl Pfeiffer New Member

    It weighs 2g on my scale.
     
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  7. Karl Pfeiffer

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  8. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    It should weigh 3.11 grams (bronze-pre1983) or 2.5 grams (copper-plated zinc-post1982). It's definitely altered/damaged.
     
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  9. Karl Pfeiffer

    Karl Pfeiffer New Member

    • Thank You everyone
     
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  10. Jersey magic man

    Jersey magic man Supporter! Supporter

    Looks like the copper and design was milled off the obverse and the it was glued to another coin.
     
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  11. Kevin Mader

    Kevin Mader Fellow Coin Enthusiast Supporter

    The Magic Man is correct. Probably part of a Tails-Tails coin. A novelty and if intact, would have had some value. As is...nothing.
     
  12. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Welcome to CT. Keep posting there is better luck ahead...
     
  13. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    See replies in your other post "What's It Worth."
     
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    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

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