1996 double struck penny!

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  1. hight3k

    hight3k New Member

    Hi, I found a awesome 1996 double struck in collar penny with weak first strike a while back. I was wondering the value Of this error. Any info would be great.
     

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  3. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    IMO, you should have it authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by NGC or PCGS.
    To find a value, list it on eBay with an astronomical asking price with a make an offer option.
    I noticed that you have posted this coin on at least two other forums. Good idea.
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Nice.. I say it's legit
    did you find this in circulation?
    The reason the 1st strike looks weak is because the 2nd strike caused some of the features to now be flattened.
     
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  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    I agree! Submit it for grading, first.

    Chris
     
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  6. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Terrific find.
     
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  7. M.V

    M.V Member

    Unique find. Congratulations
     
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  8. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Very unique indeed. I'd get with a local coin collector/dealer who is submitting some coins and jump in on it to reduce costs.
     
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  9. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Not me. I'd send that one in on my own. I don't have enough trust to piggy-back that one.
     
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  10. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Actually a very good point. I would take @rickmp on his advice and not hand this coin to anyone you don't trust with your bank account number.
     
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  11. hight3k

    hight3k New Member

    thanks for all the good information...I will send it for grading soon. I agree with rickmp 100%!..
     
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  12. Seattlite86

    Seattlite86 Outspoken Member

    Please update us on this thread once you get it back!
     
  13. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Real, And I don't see why it needs slabbing.
     
  14. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    Easier to sell with third party authentication?
    Better selling price with third party authentication?
    Just because you don't believe in slabbing doesn't mean others must follow blindly.
     
  15. BooksB4Coins

    BooksB4Coins Newbieus Sempiterna

    On a personal level I agree; it shouldn't need it. However, and I know I'm not telling you anything new, doing so should (not, with absolutely certainty, will) give the OP the best chance at maximizing the coin's potential, and/or at the very least give it the opportunity to appeal to the largest audience possible.

    Although I certainly understand and respect the other gentlemen's feelings regarding a piggyback, I do believe it should be an option left on the table. All should depend on his (the OP's) personal situation, and since having just a one coin submission can be a costly proposition, he should first weigh the pros and cons before making a decision that best suits his interests. A little due diligence and common sense can go a long way when piggybacking.
     
  16. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The reason I get puzzed by slabbing pieces like this is it would seem to me that the collectors that would be seriously interested in it can tell it is real, and I can't see the grade as being that important. I will agree that is will increase the potential buyer population among those that think "that looks neat!" but don't really know what they are looking at. And I admit it, I am seriously biased.
     
  17. pennsteve

    pennsteve Well-Known Member

    So, what does everyone think this coin would be worth? Tens? Hundreds? Thousands?
     
  18. mikediamond

    mikediamond Coin Collector

    The first strike was normal. It was the second strike that was weak.
     
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  19. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Slabbed and authenticated... A few hundred dollars :watching:
     
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