Coins and Paper Money
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What is a double headed nickel worth?
This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. It's a privately made novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, created by...
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What is a double headed quarter worth?
This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. It's a privately made novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, created by...
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What is the value of an 1803 US nickel?
5 Cents If you turn your nickel over, you will find it is dated 2004. You did look at both sides, correct ;=) The US did not...
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Is there any safe way to clean a coin?
Please don't even try! If you are hoping to improve their numismatic value, cleaning of any kind reduces the value of a coin....
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What is the value of a 1957 US silver certificate?
1957 Silver Certificates Anywhere from $1.00 to $2.00 ********************* The above is incorrect. Please click on the link...
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What is the value of a 1923 buffalo nickel?
Determining the Value of an old Coin To determine the value of your Buffalo Nickel, you need to determine a couple things first...
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What is a double headed half dollar worth?
This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. It's a privately made novelty item, known as a Magician's Coin, created by...
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What is the value of a double-struck nickel?
Double-Struck Coins The value of any coin depends on its condition, scarcity, and many other bits of information. The first,...
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What is the value of a Columbian Exposition half dollar from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair?
Value of Colombian Expo Half Dollars $12 in Almost Uncirculated, $24 in uncirculated MS-60, and over $700 in MS-65.
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What is the value of a coin with .999 fine silver One Troy oz on it?
These trade based on the spot metal prices. As of Friday, July 16, 2004 at 19:00 ET, silver was trading at $6.71 / troy ounce. As...
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Is the PCI grading service out of Rossville GA a reliable company?
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How do you find information on old commemorative medallions?
You could start by searching the Coins section at Ebay and the other related links below, which are Exonumia, the Token and Medal...
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What is the history and value of a nickel with a buffalo on one side and an Indian head on the other?
The Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 to 1938. If yours is so worn that you cannot read the date, it is worth about fifteen...
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What is a 1995-D penny that is double struck heads and tails on one side worth?
I am short on information, this coin is not old, i am missing information like is it uncirculated, shape and so on...it sounds as...
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What is a 1911 e pluribus unum penny worth?
Depending on the mintmark and condition, it could be 20 cents or $250. If there is an "S" below the date, figure at least $15...
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Where can you get something similar to baseball card book pages to store and display a collection of paper money?
Any coin shop should have 'currency protectors'. Some are just individual envelopes and others are made to put into 3-ring...
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What is the value of an 1898 U.S. silver dollar?
Check on the back above the DO in DOLLAR to see if there's a small mint mark letter. Possibilities are blank, O, or S. ...
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How much is a 1983 Mexican one onza coin worth in american money?
The Mexican Onza are one ounce of silver and trade as bullion coins at or near the current spot price, which as of closing today,...
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What is the value of an 1885 U.S. Morgan silver dollar?
Look on the back to see whether there is a mint mark under the eagle's tailfeathers. Except for coins with a "CC" mint mark, 1885...
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Where do I cash in a 1935 US silver certificate?
Silver certificates are available by the thousands if one knows where to look, i.e; coin shows, various paper money magazines,...
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Is it all right to clean dirty surface coins with soapy water and wipe dry with a soft rag?
1. It is best to use distilled water. Minerals in your tap water may react with the metal. 2. Use SOAP, not DETERGENT. ...
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What does MNDK mean?
This is most likely a previous owner's code. Could be an inventory ID, an abbreviation telling him where he got it, the price he...
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Is it a bad thing if an 1885-cc GSA Morgan dollar you just purchased has a hairline crack?
If you bought the coin at a price based on its grade, I wouldn't worry about a hairline crack in the GSA case. However, if you...
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What is the value of a two-headed 1988 quarter?
They cost about $8.95 at novelty shops. Look at it with an 8X magnifier and you should be able to find the seam where one...
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Why are modern nickels minted with an 1803 date?
The 1803 is there because the reverse is a copy of the 1803 Indian Peace Medal which Lewis and Clark presented to Native American...
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Is a 1972-D penny that is goldish in color worth anything?
Probably not if it is the correct weight. It may have been gold plated for some promotion, but if so, the amount of gold would be...
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What is the best way to start a coin collection?
I would suggest that you start by buying a book, or borrowing one from the library. If you are interested in US coins, my choice...
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Is a coin with a 1935 Mercury head dime and a wheat penny back authentic?
You have what's known as a "Magician's Coin". This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. This was made by altering...
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What is the value of an 1877 trade dollar that opens to secret holding area?
Assuming it was a genuine trade dollar, it would have been worth something between $75 and $500, depending on the mintmark and...
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When referring to grading coins what does 'crossover' mean?
Request this only if the coin has already been encapsulated by another service but you think it should be graded higher. Here is...
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What is the value of a 1972 penny that is silver in color?
Most likely, your coin has been plated with either zinc, silver, or nickel. This novelty item has no added collector...
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What is the value of a 1964 nickel that has been stamped twice on the head side and is also showing edge on the back?
It sounds like your coin has a slightly off-center second strike. These will generally sell for $20-$50 to an interested error...
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Has there ever been a 1999-S Susan B Anthony coin struck?
No. The proof dollars were struck in Philadelphia instead of San Francisco, so if your book includes slots for the proof coins,...
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How much is the uncirculated Philadelphia coin worth?
I assume you have found a token that is copper and the size of a US Cent. These were included in uncirculated mint sets in...
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Where can you find information on the GSA struck 1861 O half dollar with obverse die cracks?
The General Services Administration didn't exist in 1861 and never struck any coins. Perhaps you mean CSA - Confederate States...
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What is a double headed penny worth?
The following answer refers to one-cent coins as well as true penny coins such as those used in England. Double-headed coins...
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Are there any books or guides for someone who collects coins and or paper currency?
PAPER MONEY: The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. Paper Money, 36th edition Standard Catalog of United States...
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What does it mean if an 1879 CC Morgan dollar is listed as capped?
"Capped die" Morgan dollars occurred only in 1879 and only on CC mintmark coins. The term has nothing to do with grading or with...
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Value of a 1972-S penny with a gold tint and sticks to a magnet?
A 1972 US cent would be made of solid copper and have a different color than a new one, but not goldish. If it sticks to a...
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What is the value of an uncirculated Philadelphia minted cent?
No real value to them. Dealers usually throw them in the "junk box" at 25 cents or 5/$1 Answer These are not cents. ...
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How do you find the value of a penny dated 1978 stamped with Lincoln's head on both sides?
They cost about $8.95 at novelty shops. Look at it with an 8X magnifier and you should be able to find the seam where one coin...
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Are Eisenhower dollars increasing in value and if they are how much are they worth and should you hold on to them?
I have not seen any significant increase in the value of Eisenhower Dollars lately. In fact, the rarest date (the 1973-S silver...
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How much is a one cent planchet worth?
Blank planchets for Lincoln cents are not as rare as you might think. With all the billions of coins produced, these blanks are...
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What does a double stamped penny look like?
There are several different kinds of doubling that can be found on coins -- whether it's caused by a doubled image on the die...
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What does GSA mean?
Government Services Administration. I assume you have found these intitals associated with Morgan Dollars. Several years ago a...
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What is a Lincoln penny that has two heads on the obverse?
These are ordinary Lincoln Cents that a private company stamped with a rather crude portrait of John Kennedy. They were sold for...
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What is the value of a 2000 nickel with two heads and no seam line visible?
$5.95. If you don't believe me, send it to one of the certification services and spend $40 to have them tell you the same...
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What is the value of a 1923 Peace silver dollar?
1923 is one of the most common dates for Peace Dollars. Numismedia lists the following retail values as of 03/2009, regardless of...
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How much is a penny with only one side worth when the other side has fallen out or was never there?
Not sure what you mean by "the other side has fallen out." Does a dime fit into a cavity on the reverse? If so, you have a...
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How much is a quarter with the eagle on both sides worth?
You have what's known as a "Magician's Coin". This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. This was made by altering...
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How much is an old nickel worth?
That depends on how old it is and what condition it is in. Answer at least 5 cents. Nickels are the Rodney Dangerfield of...
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What is the value of a 1935 U.S. nickel?
1935 is not a rare date for Buffalo nickels. Look for a small D or S under the words FIVE CENTS on the back. If there's no...
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What is the value of a 1972 double struck nickel which was struck twice in the exact same place if the date is clear and the head is clear?
If it is certified by one of the recognized authorities on error coins, it could be worth up to $385. That's what the latest...
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How valuable is a misprinted 10 dollar bill that is blank about 50 percent on both sides and the blank part is at about a 45 degree angle?
Zero. It's a fake.
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What is the history and value of a 1904 coin with a woman on the front with a crown and a v surrounded by a wreath of some sort on the back?
Officially a 'Liberty Five Cent', but usually called a 'V nickel' by collectors. They were minted from 1883 to 1912. You may...
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How are pennies made and what materials are used?
Today's pennies (since 1982) are made from coin blanks made of 99.2% zinc and 0.8% copper, with an outer plating of pure...
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Whose face is on the United States dime?
FDR on the Dime The front (obverse) of the dime pictures a left-facing profile of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the only...
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Is a recent nickel with a head on both sides a fake or a real minting error?
Simply put -- it is a fake. You have what's known as a "Magician's Coin". This is NOT something that was done at the...
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Does the serial number on a 1957 silver certificate make a difference in its value?
i have a silver certificate with number 90873973 is this a repeater and what is the value Answer It will have little or no...
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What is a 1937 buffalo nickel worth?
1937 is one of the most common dates for Buffalo Nickels. As of 05/2009, $1 if worn, $3 if almost uncirculated, regardless of...
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What is the value of a 1963 five dollar bill with a red seal and serial number?
These are common among collectors, so if it's worn, it's worth face value only. If it only has slight wear, it might retail for...
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What is the value of a 1948 US cent?
1948 is a common date for wheat cents. In circulated condition, it's worth about 3 cents. A nice uncirculated coin is worth...
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What is the value of a 2005 buffalo nickel in which the face is not centered?
Five cents. It's not a mis-strike, it was designed that way. See the Web Link "Westward Journey Nickels" to the right for...
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What is the value of a 1923 S silver dollar?
1923S Silver Dollar: good condition-$7.00, mint condition-$20.00 Answer Its value is about $7.00 Answer 1923-S is...
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What is the value of an Indian head nickel?
Indian Head or sometimes called Buffalo nickels were minted from 1913 until 1938. The value of an Indian Head nickel will be...
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What is the value of a two headed Lincoln penny?
You have what's known as a "Magician's Coin". This is NOT something that was done at the Mint. Somebody made this...
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How much is a one cent penny from 1953 worth?
1953 is a common date -- worth about 2 cents. Dan
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What is on the back of a US dime?
Tail Side of a Dime The back (reverse) of the dime pictures a torch with an olive branch to the left and an oak branch to the...
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What is the value of a small 1928 two and a half dollar gold coin with an indian head?
My January 2005 edition of The Coin Market lists its retail value at $135 Very Fine to $230 Uncirculated.
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What is the value of a 1972 penny with Harry S Truman's face superimposed over it?
Most likely the image you see on your penny is John F. Kennedy. These Lincoln/Kennedy novelty items were popular advertising...
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What is the value of a 1979 double headed eagle?
"Eagle" generally refers to a $10 gold coin, but those were not minted in 1979. The only coin bigger than a half dolar, minted...
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What is the value of a copper quarter if the year is in the forties?
Would have to know WHY it is copper. In the 1940's there was no copper core in the quarter, so it can't be a lamination error. ...
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What is the value of an 1896 US silver dollar?
1896 is a common date for Morgan Dollars. This coin's value depends on its condition and mint mark. As of 10/2008, retail prices...
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What is a US dollar bill made of?
It is made from Crane Paper. Crane is a manufacturer that makes paper specifically for the mint. Answer The paper used to...
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Is a coin with a buffalo on one side and an Indian head on the other dated 1877 a real coin?
Not with that date. The Buffalo Nickel was minted from 1913 through 1938.
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What is the value of one troy ounce 999 fine silver Sunshine Mining coin?
It varies with the spot price of precious metals. Right now it is about $7. As of July 6, 2007, the index price is $12.64 per...
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What is the value of a 1964 U.S. nickel?
Huge numbers of cents and nickels were churned out in 1964 to help with change-making when people started melting...
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What is the value of a 1972D Dime that has one side heads and the other is blank?
This could happen if two planchets got into the die together (there will be a matching error with the tails side but no heads). ...
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Is there really a coin with President Bush's face on it worth a million dollars?
As a joke, somebody printed up some fake "$1M bills" with George II's face on them. The problem came when someone tried to spend...
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Which presidents are on US coins?
Presidents on Coins Cent/Penny -- Abraham Lincoln Nickel -- Thomas Jefferson Dime -- Franklin D. Roosevelt Quarter -- George...
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What is the value of an Egyptian coin?
Not enough information... You need to have your coin examined first hand ... check the web link "Coin Shows" for a coin show in...
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How much is a one cent piece from nineteen fifty-eight?
Sorry to stomp on your hopes for an early retirement, but 1958 was the last year of the wheat cent and is just a little scarcer...
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Whose face is on the US nickel?
Jefferson on the Nickel The front (obverse) of the nickel pictures a left-facing profile of Thomas Jefferson, the third...
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How much is a copper quarter made in the eighties worth?
First you must make sure it's not just copper plated -- which is worthless. If you truly have an unfinished planchet error,...
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What is the value of a 1885 uncirculated e pluribus unum silver dollar?
1885 is a common year for Morgan Dollars. In average circulated condition, it's worth about $10.00 Answer Could be worth...
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What is the coin with a 1877 indian on one side and a buffalo on the other it is made of silver?
This isn't any standard US coin and I doubt if many other countries use either of these symbols. Can you tell us what other...
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What is the value of a two-headed US quarter?
They are novelty coins, manufactured for the novelty or illusionist/magician's industry. They're made by altering two normal...
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What is a 1987 W silver eagle MS 70 PCI certified coin worth?
The value of a MS-70 certified coin will vary widely, depending on which company did the certification. PCGS and NGC are...
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What is the value of a 1964 mint condition nickel that was not preserved?
Well, if you get it certified as Mint State-65 with Full Steps by one of the major third party certification services, it would...
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What is a 1917 wheat penny that has some type of silver coating on it worth?
With a silvery coating on it, it has now become a novelty item with no collector value.
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What is the value of a quarter stamped on one side heads and blank on the other?
This could happen if two blank planchets got into the press together, causing on to get stamped with only the heads side, and the...
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What is a 1936 copper buffalo nickel worth?
I would bet money that either your coin has been copper plated, or its been exposed to something that has caused a chemical...
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How does one find out if a 2 headed nickel dated 1983 on one side and 1984 on the other is worth something or a fake?
Trust me, it's a fake. All 1983 dies should have been removed and destroyed before any 1984 dies were delivered. The machinery...
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What is the value of a 1776-1976 US silver dollar?
Although the bucentennial design was only used for one year on these Eisenhower dollars, the Mint actually produced them for two...
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How much is a 1943B silver steel penny worth?
Well, there is no B mintmark, so it must be either a D or an S. If uncirculated with an S it would retail for $3.00 but from...
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How much is a misaligned one dollar bill worth?
If it's just a minor misalignment -- such that the whole design is still visible and just the border is very thin on one or more...
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What is the value of a Susan B Anthony dollar?
If it has been in circulation, it's worth a dollar. Uncirculated coins from 1979, 1980 and 1999 are worth about $1.25 -- if...
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What is the value of a 1910 Lincoln penny?
1910 (with no "S" mintmark) is not a rare date for Lincoln cents. In average circulated condition, it's worth about 10 cents. ...
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What is the value of a 2-headed 1964 half dollar?
This is a privately made novelty item found in magic shops or on eBay for a couple of dollars. It's created by altering two...
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Why are 2007 pennies worth more than 2006 pennies?
Two thousand and seven pennies are worth more than two thousand and six pennies. Its just common math. Because 2007 pennies are...
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