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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I don't actively collect Lincoln cents but when I was young I would keep old Lincolns, but never checked them. When I finally got around to checking them many years later I found this one.   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The chances of you finding something valuable is zero. You'll get lots of old but common dates in all conditions. They'll toss in some BU coins and a few semi-keys to keep you happy.
Still, I wouldn't mind snagging a bag or two of these. It's like playing at a slot machine--you're paying for the entertainment of the experience while the chances of hitting it big being zero have already been predetermined. I love wheat cents, mainly because they remind me of being a kid. When I get one in change, it's like traveling back in time.
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11/27/2014 11:14 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
I still look for wheat coins in my change, it's what got me hooked into collecting
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
I would agree that commerically available rolls and bags of cents are probably searched.
On the other hand I buy "Raw" bags and Rolls from the public, and in the last year have found:
1- 1909-S
4- 1910-S'
1- 1914-D
1- 1922 weak D
3- 1924-D's
And any number of semi keys. The trick is to buy from the public. Just not around HERE..K?
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Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
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The trick is to buy from the public. Just not around HERE Yes, you can guarantee anything from any dealer small or large has had a going over. However, I have been lucky with bulk purchases from the public arena, and very occasionally from dealer bulk when something has been missed. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2208 Posts |
jmkendall and Bas,
What do you mean by "buying form the public"?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
767 Posts |
I know a guy that won 2.5 mil on a slot machine.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
767 Posts |
It's here! It's here! It's here! Woohoo! It arrived in a nice little cloth bag inside a box with lots of Styrofoam.    Opening the bag....  WOW! 500 Wheat Cents!     (Yes, there is really that much lint on my bedsheet.) It will take me days to properly go through all of these. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Look into purchasing a copy of the Red Book by Whitman Publishing. In it you will find lots of info on that coin. While your looking though most such books will not list some of the great ones. 1943 Copper 1943D Copper 1944 Steel 1944D Steel 1959 Wheat Back 1922 no D 1974 Aluminum Any blurry ones like the famous 1955 Doubled Die Many other Doubled Dies too are becoming popular such as the 1972, 1983 reverse, 1984 Doubled Ear, etc. You'll have a real lot of fun trying to figure out the difference in the large and small date 1970S. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I need thsat one for my album Cipster  The 1922 no / weak D and the 1914 D will complete my Lincolns  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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WOOHOO Scott~!!! Have fun looking / sorting and keep us posted on your "fun" finds!
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Valued Member
United States
118 Posts |
I just found a 44 steel? It is non-magnetic...research says that it could be copper over coated with zinc. Or that someone tried to counterfeit it. But overall it could not be the 44 steel because it does not stick to magnet. So I am going to just put it in my folder as a filler, since chances of ever finding a real 44 steel is less to none. Interesting when I got it was completely black, so as cleaning to get date, I realized it was steel colored. Amazing what you can find in your pocket ! Good day and happy hunting !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Interesting when I got it was completely black, so as cleaning to get date, I realized it was steel colored. DOAH! I hope when you say "cleaning" you mean a soak in acetone or rinse with distilled water. |
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New Member
United States
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Always look for bright lightly worn ones. The minimum they are worth are 2 cents a piece. Many key dates are listed in previous posts.
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Valued Member
United States
118 Posts |
Since you already got the "what to look for" info...I did the "500" and here's what I got...the Indian Heads dated 1902, 1907x2 and 1905...found 9 1943 steel, 1912-S, and several that I needed to complete my coin book, a 1955 DDO, possible more after I get them looked at by the forum. I was a happy camper and plan on doing it again real soon. It was a blast to open every roll, knowing they were loaded with LWC ! Have fun and you will not be disappointed ! Happy roll hunting ! |
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