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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi! Welcome Thanks for Viewing! After 4 Hours of research, Scanning, Taking pictures and editing... ect.. I am convinced that I have Found a 1936 Dot penny! ~ The story ~ Roll hunting Through a box of 25$ worth of pennies... I came across 1 roll that obtained 17 pre 1937 pennies. A good find for sure! Although I did not know about the dot penny. Until 4 or 5 hours ago, I was trying to learn more about rare pennies, then I read about the 1936 Dot penny. I had this 1936 dot listed with 4 other pennies, 1932,1933,1934,1935,1936 as a lot for sale Which I Removed when I Found my 1936 penny had a dot! I had my mind set to find a scanner.. I managed to borrow one and this is the best I can do with pictures. (is there any special way to get bigger/ better quality scans?) *The Dot is almost all faded however still visible* *Friends/Family also see the dot, However they have no knowledge over rare coins* *I cannot find NOTHING On-line accept the dot, Are there other ways to tell if it is A dot penny?*  ~ I tried my best to make sure this is the real deal 1936 Dot penny before posting this! Is this an actual 1936 Dot!? ~ Here are my Scans... (Taken less then 1 Hour ago).       Edited by Forum Mom to fix dates at bpositive's request. |
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Valued Member
 Canada
119 Posts |
tried to get close up...   |
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Valued Member
Canada
119 Posts |
Oh god... haha too excited again mixed dates up.. Can a mod Please change all the 1963's to 1936's please? * hoping I got the Dot * |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Hi, can you bring the date up real close please.
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Valued Member
Canada
119 Posts |
Hi Shaft, I will try to post A up close good detail of the date soon. Just waiting to see other comments if I should check for something else, or scan something else on the coin. Just curious why a close-up on the date? is they something in the date that would distinguish it as a Dot penny?  :)  * Also if anyone could help me with coin holders, 2x2 holders, a Coin-book... Anything I need for collecting coins... I cannot find NOTHING down here to preserve coins like 2 x 2 holders, or coin books. Also how much would these cost? * *Remember I am New to Collecting! I'm still learning!  * Is it a dot penny?! lol.. * heart is still racing* |
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Valued Member
Canada
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I don't want to cause a heart attact but I think that the dot is way too small.Even if it is the real thing,get redy to spend mega $$$ to get it certified.The last person that tried went broke doing it.You can always try to sell it on ebay some collectors might think like it is and offer you $100,000 for it. As far as coin holders,there are many dealers selling them.Check ebay as well.Good luck |
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New Member
Canada
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If this is a DOT it would be very early in the flaw presses. I don't think it would be considered a true DOT. If you could blow up the scan to 500% would give a better indication. Or a good macro photo.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Dot appears to be the right size and location by your poor scans,but you'll need much better before anyone jumps on your wagon,fakes and illusions are posted too often.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Hi there. So sorry, but the dot isn't there. The '36 one cents have a very distinguishable dot present. I have one with a counter-punch, and that made me look twice! :)
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06/12/2012 11:05 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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I have it on video I got it from bank roll, along with about 15 other pre 1940 Pennies.
The roll was unusual, also I did not know bout the dot at this time.
Anyone know how to properly take a good scan? I'm using A HP office Jet Vivera. its also a printer... I know nothing about these.. Is there a site I could change up the picture better quality + make it big?
*I used a cotton swab,and " Gently " wiped around the dot before posting pics*
*im SURE it is not a fake, as it came with many other pre 1940's. Also does not look like anyone messed with it... its in GREAT Shape just a little worn*
*dot still visible Through the naked eye*
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Congratulations. Or not. Whichever.
Hobby stores sell coin supplies.
10x mag loupe with phone camera takes great close ups.
Bad scans make it impossible to judge.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Mate, if theres even a small chance there is a dot there DONT WIPE THE COIN PERIOD!
Do you have a digital camera? Give that a shot you may have better luck getting clear close up pictures.
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06/12/2012 11:17 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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sell the coin and take some photography lessons!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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bpositive
I have been using a digital camera and when trying to get close ups of a date I have held a magnifying glass to the end of the camera and have taken close ups that way. Something else to try. Then upload from your SD card to computer
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Thats a bit harsh JeyRey. It can be hard working out coin photography when youve never tried it before.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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^ I agree, no need to be rude about it. It took me forever to take a good photo
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Posted 06/12/2012 02:53 am
