What is the value of a 2005 silver Lincoln penny?

Answer 1

This particular coin is not a coin that was intentionally released from the Mint. It couldn't be any sort of "marker," simply because blank coins are stored in huge bins; there would be no way to tell if that "one-in-a-million" blank would even feed into the presses, let alone mark the millionth coin. It '''is''' possible that this was a blank coin that did not get copper-plated, but more than likely it had its copper plating removed after manufacturer. All cents minted from 1983 on, and some in 1982, are actually zinc with copper plating. The copper plating is remarkably fragile, and can be eroded simply by leaving the coin in various substances, including vinegar and anti-freeze, for a period of time. There is also the possibility of this being a misstruck or error peice known as 'Wrong Planchet". This is a coin that was struck on a planchet intended for another denomination or of the wrong metal. Examples of these are cents struck on dime planchets, nickels on cent planchets, or quarters on dime planchets. The value of these pieces will vary depending on the type of error involved. Unplated cents sell regularly at coin shows for about a dollar.