1979 cent, blank reverse...

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by coinup, Feb 5, 2010.

  1. coinup

    coinup Junior Member

    Found in circulation, average wear ~VF+, full front, blank reverse. I won't post pics because it won't really help.

    Any thoughts?
     
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  3. PFCBEGA

    PFCBEGA Staff Numismatist HA.com

    MY inital thought is that the reverse has been "shaved off" it would be fairly hard to strike a uniface coin by mistake with the modern minting process
     
  4. coinup

    coinup Junior Member

    shaved...why would anyone do that..and how...

    And if it weren't, would it be worth more then one cent?
     
  5. PFCBEGA

    PFCBEGA Staff Numismatist HA.com

    i've seen it done with a lathe. and sometimes people just do it for kicks.

    As for the value if it we're a mint error it's kinda hard to tell, not my speciality

    -Russ
     
  6. coinup

    coinup Junior Member

    after looking at it, it does have what looks like fine shave marks...bummer...:(

    thanks for the info...and bursting my bubble...:hammer: ;)
     
  7. PFCBEGA

    PFCBEGA Staff Numismatist HA.com

    LOL, no problem. Sorry for busting you bubble :p

    -Russ
     
  8. coinup

    coinup Junior Member

    it was worth a shot, I guess I'll spend it...hopefully not all in one place!
     
  9. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    I think you'll have to spend it all in one place. :D
     
  10. sunflower

    sunflower New Member

    keep it.

    Keep it for a good story.
     
  11. coinup

    coinup Junior Member


    sure, on how I thought I had something....:goofer:
     
  12. HULL COINS

    HULL COINS Member

    Sell it on ebay as one of a kind. Just what we needed more sellers like that. The place is already full of them
     
  13. sunflower

    sunflower New Member

    Would that be ethical? Perhaps EBay would be ok, if a disclaimer was included. Am I being too old fashion? No offense intended. I did get your humor!
     
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