Is this worth anything? Heres a high res pic.
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/4535/scan002kj6.jpg
2007-11-29 04:12:25 · 6 answers · asked by noone 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
it has those kind of lines on back too but are much lighter you would have to look really close to notice them.
2007-11-29 04:14:30 · update #1
The texture appears to be damage. The picture is small but I'd venture it's a fingerprint or tape residue.
Value is largely dependent on condition, mint marks and the number of coins available.
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. 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 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 http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
2007-11-29 10:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Coin collectors look very close at the coins they buy so the "lines" are very important in giving the coin a grade. Due to the damage on the coin it is only worth 1 cent. There were massive quantities made in 1941 therefore there is nothing even remotely rare about this coin and with the damage there is just no extra value.
Keep looking there are still some interesting finds out there.
2007-11-29 07:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by BD in NM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am sure that it is not a mint error. To me it looks like a fingerprint. It is an interesting coin though. The year 1941 had a mintage of 887,018,000. Your coin is worth it's face value due to it's damage. I hope this helps answer your question.
2007-11-29 15:25:25 · answer #3 · answered by mirrorcoin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As BD in NM and Blue T said, as well as me, when you asked this question before, the coin is damaged and it is not a mint error. It is time to drop it. Take it to several coin dealers so they can say the same as we did. Sorry to be harsh here but facts are facts and BD and I have collected coins for sometime and he knows damage when he sees it.
2007-11-29 13:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might could be in pristine situation to get something over a penny for it, from a coin collector. did you recognize that a penny on the instant cost 4.5 cents to make? it incredibly is why the government is making an attempt to do away with the little penny.
2016-10-09 22:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DUDE, YES!!!! Don't sell it now though, let it gain value over time and sell it in a few years.
2007-11-29 04:16:54 · answer #6 · answered by gamergoman 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋