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Rest in Peace
United States
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I have an estimated 55,000 Lincoln Cents. They are all dumped together. Once in a great while I will dip into them, and I have never seen the spread of corrosion.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:I have an estimated 55,000 Lincoln CentsGary you don't live close to me do ya.  I went to the bank to get some cents and they where out. The teller said they sold $75 worth before noon.  I live in a small town with vary few collectors too. People seem to be buying them up.
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Valued Member
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People are still hoarding cents? WHY?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1121 Posts |
My sorting system:
Indian's: 2x2's
Canadian: Paper Rolls
Common Wheaties: Plastic Rolls
Red Wheaties: 2x2's
Pre 82's: Big Glass Vase (almost 3' tall.lol)
BU 60-81: Smaller Glass Vase (airtight)
The rest: Big Glass Jar
I may be insane..lol. But I do what I enjoy, makes life fun.
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Valued Member
United States
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I have an estimated 55,000 Lincoln Cents. Imagine someone trying to steal that from your house? 5 guys running down the street carrying that would be an awesome sight  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
What would that be 11 bags worth?
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Valued Member
United States
383 Posts |
That's even better. 5 guys with a bag in each hand. It would look like the Strongest man competition...haha
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hello Free2beme, always remember what Yo Mama taught you, "one bad apple spoils the whole bunch"! Glenn |
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Valued Member
United States
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Penny is worth 90% now. So much for hoarding copper pennies.lol Take long time till there back to 2.5 cents.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yep, melt value is less than 1 cent again.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Valued Member
United States
300 Posts |
Would someone explain or define the difference between "reds" & "browns"? It's the color or shade of the penny, right?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19969 Posts |
Red is full mint bloom, no toning or darkness at all on the coin. Brown is just that, look at any well circulated cent coin.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Valued Member
United States
300 Posts |
So a "red" would be a penny that has a shiny copper-tone? similiar to BU?
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Valued Member
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Or it could be a coin toned red.
Generally speaking, copper coins go from BU to Red to Brown to Black.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So a "red" would be a penny that has a shiny copper-tone? similiar to BU?
Red is the original copper color with NO toning or brown. It's merely a way to describe the bright, copper color. BU brings up an important topic to me. BU coins MUST BE FULLY RED IMO. If it's not fully red, then it's just uncirculated, end of story. I see all kinds of Lincoln's on ebay described as BU and they are NOT. Brilliant is just that, all the original mint color and luster...period. From the dictionary: Quote:
bril#8901;liant#8194; #8194;/#712;br#618;ly#601;nt/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [bril-yuhnt] Show IPA Pronunciation
-adjective 1. shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city.
2. distinguished; illustrious: a brilliant performance by a young pianist.
3. having or showing great intelligence, talent, quality, etc.: a brilliant technician.
4. strong and clear in tone; vivid; bright: brilliant blues and greens; the brilliant sound of the trumpets.
5. splendid or magnificent: a brilliant social event.
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