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I totally believe the OP. I have heard some amazing stories from some very reliable people about incredible circulation finds. Flying Eagle cents, Seated coinage, A Bust Half Dollar, and even someone that found a Charlotte Mint 2 and a half dollar gold piece in a roll of cents! We have concrete proof that this date has been intentionally released into circulation on a few occasions to create interest in coins, and this piece could very well be one of those. I look forward to the pics; not because I don't believe, but I just want to see this coin! From a gas station! Marvelous! |
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Congrats kriz70 on your incredible find! I found an 1867 No Rays Shield nickel sitting in a CoinStar reject tray, so never say never...  And, an 1867 Nickel looks very different from a modern Jefferson. A 1909-S VDB Obverse looks like 'every other Lincoln Cent' to those who don't bother to notice the date. I still get at least one Wheat cent a month in my change (on average), so if that many people out there ignore common Wheat Cents, they would also ignore a 1909-S VDB. Quote:
We have concrete proof that this date has been intentionally
released into circulation on a few occasions. On Feb 12, 2009, in honor of Abe's 200th birthday, I spent common Wheat Cents in all of my transactions that day. That was 43 Wheaties total, and not one cashier appeared to be 'saving' them (at least not in front of me). Edited by DNA
08/07/2010 12:47 am
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I can transfer the pictures to my computer, then I have to figure out how to post them here. Anybody know how?
At the bottom of the page you can see this New Topic New Poll Reply to Topic Topic Subscription Send Topic to a Friend Printer Friendly Click on Reply to topic, and you will see a little green camera under the text box. It will walk you through the process. Pictures need to be under 90kb. Congratulations on your find, It is a great story. Edited by latman100
08/07/2010 07:06 am
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I'm missing that one from my Dansco. LOL.
Is there a bigger hol grail find for modern (non-error) coins?
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You'd be amazed at what people dump into CoinStar machines ... from non-coin objects like buttons, guitar picks, St. Christopher medals, washers (and nuts and bolts) to obviously-collectable and valuable coins from nearly every country in the world, some of which have obviously been looted from collections. I personally have pulled silver, gold, and coins worth nearly as much as this 1909-S VDB from bags of CoinStar rejects, so they're out there.
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You'd be amazed at what people dump into CoinStar machines It's worth noting that many very collectible coins would be accepted by U.S. coin changer machines. All Lincoln Cents, including the 1909-S VDB 95% Copper Indian Head cents 1864-1909 All Nickels 1883-present (my 1867 Nickel was rejected because its 20.5mm diameter is smaller than the 21.2mm diameter of 1883-present Nickels) Many newer CoinStar and such machines reject 90% Silver coins, but a number of counters at banks will accept silver coins, up to Dollars. |
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DNA, I've seen a few LMC's and wheats in good condition in CoinStar reject bags, plus a few Indians in beat-up condition, plus a couple of Liberty nickels. A few coins seem to slip through for no good reason. |
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If you watch people dump large amounts of coins into CoinStars, you do see that a certain amount of 'decent' coins seem to be rejected. People will reload the coins and a number of them will go through the second time around. The day I got the 1867 Nickel, I talked the store management into opening their (smaller variety) CoinStar machine. They have keys, and as a 'CoinStar partner' they count some of their coins in it. The top of the bin was full of Wheat Cents and dateless Buffalo nickels! (which I obtained for face value plus buying the manager lunch!) Edited by DNA
08/08/2010 8:29 pm
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that is very awesome news kris! I don't doubt your story for a second. I have found a 1909 vdb in circ,(no s); that was probably my best find. Congratulations, and I can't wait to see pictures!
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very cool indeed! I would like to find something like this myself
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Waiting for tuesday....  |
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While you are takin pictues go ahead and take a picture of the box ANACS mailed te coin back to you in. Please make sure the post mark date / city is wthin the picture. That will help eliminate any non believers.
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