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How valuable are a clipped Indian Head penny and a misprinted Indian Head penny?

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The clipped Indian Head cent will be worth $10-$100 depending on date and condition.
The other Indian Head cent could be anything. Ask another question about it, giving precise information about how exactly it is mis-struck(*)

(*) FWIW, coins are said to be struck or minted. "Printing" refers to paper and ink, like dollar bills.

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