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United States
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i just picked up a box of cents from the bank. I opened it and it is about 99% 2012 P. when I looked at coppercoins site, they list 3 DD varieties. whereas I can see what the arrows are indicating - the are so subtle (to me) that I can barely see them in the photos, and would probably have a harder time seeing them on the coin - even with the inexpensive microscope that I use. somehow I am have a very difficult time bringing myself to start searching nearly 2500 2013 cents. maybe I am less of a collector/searcher than I thought I was.
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United States
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are so subtle (to me) that I can barely see them in the photos, and would probably have a harder time seeing them on the coin Funny about that - I have been thinking along the same lines. If I can't see it, then why would I want it?  Maybe someone has a good answer! |
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United States
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I completely agree. However, there are some people out there that would rather search for the errors. If you do not want the pennies, try selling them on ebay to someone who enjoys looking for these errors. |
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United States
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The only problem is --- with these old eyes, how will I know when I have found one?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I can't blame you, I don't have the patience anymore to search for minor doubling and such. However, I am willing to search for that magic, ultra-gem cent. If you can get a 67 or 68 modern cent into a PCGS holder, it can be WELL worth the effort. Also, if you're into building rolls, you can put a super premium roll together with your best finds. These two things are all that motivates me anymore with recent cent rolls.
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Australia
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I often get large lots of new Australian coins and love searching them for errors. Die fill and clipped planchets are probably the thing I find the most but theres always a chance of finding a spectacular error in super high grade. Id jump at the opportunity so I say keep em and search a few rolls at a time when you get a spare 5 minutes.
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United States
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I would say try to sell them or if money is not a issue then search trough slowly in free down time when you have nothing else. Maybe don't even worry about minor double dies. There are still MADs,Struck Throughs, and die breaks (or Cuds if on rim). |
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United States
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I agree that it can be tiresome looking through new boxes of cents. I only do it a couple rolls at a time. But trust me, after looking at a bunch of the normal dies a minor doubled die will jump out at you.
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United Kingdom
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I would find a box of unopened rolls or BU rolls, seal it in an airtight box and place it under the floor with strict instructions for it to remain sealed until 2050. I'm sure a BU box of crappy pennies from 2013 would be golden - the rest will have succumbed to zinc rot and your box could represent a nice profit. Perhaps up to a dollar per coin.
Also, even in the UK where pennies are worth 2 cents, I sometimes cant be arsed with it and throw them into the nearest bush for someone to find in the future.
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