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Valued Member
United States
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These are sad remnants of what used to be Lincoln pennies. Unfortunately they were subjected to an extended stay on a busy parking lot ground before someone finally decided to pick them up and put them back into circulation. I can't help but wonder what year/mint they were.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Ouch!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It could be worse. They could be holed as well!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm with mrwhatisit strike while the iron is hot.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Many people totally dismiss cent coins thinking they area useless, and in some ways they are correct. In this day and age of plastic why use coins or any paper money? It's a hassle to even get physical money, plastic is much more convenient. Cent coins have their days numbered I'm afraid with other coins right behind them. Cent coins after 82 1/2 are plagued by zinc rot anyway, it's useless to collect them as one day they'll only be a little pile of dust.  ça va bien aller
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Valued Member
United States
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I have about $12 in coins like this and even worse. I save them and damaged bills till I have a good amount and trade them in. Like puppy attacked $20's or even lawnmower shredded $50 (found it walking my dog)
I enjoy showing up with them in separate sandwich bags and asking for customers service.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2992 Posts |
merclover, I share your thoughts about zincolns but If you can find a high grade zinc, in the future that would make it worth more because all of the circulating coins will have turn to dust.
Edited by Cujohn
02/06/2023 02:38 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10541 Posts |
I don't know if circulation vs non-circulation matters on zincolns, I think the problem is in their manufacture. Maybe this was done on purpose? ça va bien aller
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ouch indeed.
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.artToo many hobbies .... too much work .... not enough time. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Beautiful! Nasty or heavily damaged coins are kind of "my thing".
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Valued Member
United States
126 Posts |
Merclover made a good point, a few hundred years from now the zinc pennies will have deteriorated beyond any recognition. Pre-1982 pennies will be our last preserved legacy for future generations in the single cent category
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would wear gloves when handling that coin too..
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Just a junk coin now. Worth defaced value. (one cent)
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Posted 02/05/2023 7:15 pm
This is what some folk would genuinely believe about very destroyed coins like this 
