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1921 penny question

23-Feb-2012


Wondering if anyone can please help with this question....My father told me that a 1921 penny with a "star" symbol on the front or back is valuable. I have researched extensively over the internet to find information, however, have not come across anything about a "star" being on the coin, only about the london die on the obverse of the coin which does not mention a star - has anyone know anything about this "star"?
24-Feb-2012
Walter Eigner Numismatics


Unknown Poster wrote:
Wondering if anyone can please help with this question....My father told me that a 1921 penny with a "star" symbol on the front or back is valuable. I have researched extensively over the internet to find information, however, have not come across anything about a "star" being on the coin, only about the london die on the obverse of the coin which does not mention a star - has anyone know anything about this "star"?


Are you able to provide photos? Stars were added to silver coins from 1919 to 1921 to indicate a reduced silver content (although this never eventuated), it doesn't seem relevant on a copper coin though.
24-Feb-2012


Thanks for your response. My 1921 penny does not actually have a star on it and I've never heard of such thing, it's just something he mentioned.