What is my coin worth

Discussion in 'Frequently Asked Questions' started by National dealer, May 29, 2004.

  1. andyluw12

    andyluw12 New Member

    Welcome to CT moosb8-what you have there is a greased filled die, sorry to break it to you but that's an extremely common problem not an error. There are some links in a "sticky note" under the error section to explain how coins are made, what errors are and how they happen, and what are normal issues that come up during and after the minting process. Good luck in your search, there are a lot of great coins out there!
     
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  3. moosb8

    moosb8 New Member

    Thank you andyluw12:

    I am learning as I go along I appreciate the assistance.
    frank
     
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  4. rickyh211

    rickyh211 Member

    Maybe about 2 or 3 cents for the copper. Find a pound of them (135 pennies) to = $4.

    Welcome to CT!
     
  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    This is incorrect. The price for Grade A copper (unalloyed) is about $3.28/lb. However, for alloyed copper such as Lincoln cents, smelters will only pay about 25% of that price. So, the copper in those Lincoln's is worth about 40% less than face value.

    Chris
     
  6. CCMint

    CCMint Tempus fugit

    This is in the wrong section...
     
  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Look at the date when that was posted. Back then, the What's It Worth section didn't even exist.
     
  8. andyluw12

    andyluw12 New Member

    Your welcome-we ALL had to start somewhere ;) If you haven't already done so, pick up a Red Book and join some free sites such as NGC and PCGS photo grader...ebay isn't the best place to learn or buy until you know more, because things can be >gasp< incorrectly attributed, graded, or outright misleading. You're on the right track by asking questions from people who won't lead you astray!
     
  9. RaeNae

    RaeNae New Member

    Hi, I think that maybe I just found a 1992 Close AM Pennie...If anyone could voice their opinion I would very much appreciate it. I wil try to post a pic..New at this... 1992 Pic 1.jpg 1992 Pic 2.jpg
     
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  10. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Pictures are too small to see anything.
     
  11. RaeNae

    RaeNae New Member

    Do you have any sugguestion for enlarging it so that you can see it? I have taken pictures and scanned it. Like pixel etc... I'm not used to taking pitures of coins...
     
  12. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Use a digital camera, 10x loupe, and place the loupe directly on the camera lens, and adjust your distance to the coin until you have a clear focus, then shoot the pic.

    42_Merc_obv3.jpg 42_Merc_rev1.jpg

    That's how I did these pics.
     
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  13. RaeNae

    RaeNae New Member

    Sorry it took me so long...Ended up having computer problems too...Your coins look great!! Here are the pictures that I took..Better but I think that I need to get a larger 10x loupe..I had the hardest time...lol DSC03226.jpg DSC03220.jpg
     
  14. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    looks like a normal wide AM to me.
     
  15. RaeNae

    RaeNae New Member

    Yeh, I thought so too..:( Got some good experience in taking pictures though..:)
     
  16. swish513

    swish513 Penny & Cent Collector

    i know this is an old thread, but the thread popped up in the recent threads for me. this statement, as posted many years ago, is ONLY accurate to usa coins (both back then, and today). ancients have a different scale at NGC, a reputable tpg. just stating a disclaimer for any future reference.
     
  17. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    Takes a bit of practice, but you'll get it.

    As Cazka pointed out, yours is the normal wide AM.
     
  18. riverratac

    riverratac david stanley

    gold colored cents and halfs

    thanks
     
  19. Tiger74

    Tiger74 New Member

    Hi all! very new guy here. I have a 1999 penny with a number 6 under the date I wish to post for some your consideration. Dropped date penny.jpg Dropped date penny-1.jpg Dropped date penny-2.jpg Dropped date penny-3.jpg Dropped date penny-4.jpg
     
  20. Tiger74

    Tiger74 New Member

    I know it's really rough looking but any info would be great. I couldn't find any other examples in my online search. I have tons of questions about other things i found also. Oh and I just got this great usb microscope which is why there are so many pictures!:D
     
  21. rickmp

    rickmp Frequently flatulent.

    This thread is over 8 years old. You might want to start a new thread in the"What's It Worth" forum. It may get some attention there.
     
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