2007-09-02 16:38:17 · 9 answers · asked by Trevor H 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Without seeing pictures it's very difficult for anyone to give you a good answer. Through the years some of the designs have gotten slightly larger. I noticed this while going through some half dollars.
Also what are you calling a "normal penny"? If you are comparing two pennies of the same year then it's a good comparison but if your pennies are 60 years apart then it is not.
Three suggestions as to what to do:
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coin. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.
2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many coin experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp
3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
2007-09-03 04:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the coin looks like a normal cent, but is real small then it is a novelty item. One can get a full set of each denomination in miniature. If the cent is just a little smaller than normal, but has no up turned rims, someone did that after it left the mint. The only planchet that can fit into a cent collar would be a dime, then the coin would be missing some of the design and be silver color.
2007-09-03 15:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on how much smaller. Sometimes mistakes in money make it worth more, but normally not by very much. I don't know what else to tell you..
2007-09-02 23:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure I've seen them too. If you have a coin show or shop in your area bring it with. If it is same price as a blank planchet you got $3.00 in your hand.
2007-09-02 23:43:27 · answer #4 · answered by Timothy B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That could be worth a few bucks to someone who collects oddities. Check on eBay for something similar..
2007-09-02 23:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes it has a value, a value of 1 cent
2007-09-02 23:41:41 · answer #6 · answered by sk8sk8sk8678 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Need to go to a coin dealer and see.
2007-09-02 23:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps this info will be of interest
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mint-made_errors
2007-09-02 23:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by The Instigator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would look on ebay
2007-09-02 23:43:33 · answer #9 · answered by youngkid 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋