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Jvandy Valued Member United States 99 Posts	Posted 02/04/2014 12:35 am Did anyone see this article about a 1974-D aluminum penny found in a desk. Guy sold it to a coin shop and they didn't think it was worth much. However the coin shop realized what it was and actually called the guy who sold it to tell him. He is a link to the article. http://m.wlwt.com/national-news/rar...ce=hootsuite Report this Post to the Staff

jjkirin2007 New Member United States 5 Posts	Posted 02/04/2014 01:18 am I think it's commendable that the shop owner contacted the person that brought it in and will share the proceeds with him. That's a stand up person. Even more incredible is that they will put the money to doing some good. Report this Post to the Staff
justin3651 Pillar of the Community United States 621 Posts	Posted 02/04/2014 05:30 am I didn't see that article, no, but we have been discussing the story here https://goccf.com/t/168638 kind of neat, but I personally feel the government should stop the auction and take it back as they still consider it their property and I see it as such too. it belongs in the Smithsonian imo. Although I do like how they plan on donating the money to charity. I'd imagine they will get a nice tax write off for it though. Edited by justin3651 02/04/2014 05:31 am Report this Post to the Staff
denco7 Pillar of the Community United States 2543 Posts	Posted 02/04/2014 08:53 am Quote: but I personally feel the government should stop the auction and take it back as they still consider it their property and I see it as such too. This coin is completely different than the 1933 $20, and according to THIS article, it is legal to own. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 02/04/2014 09:51 am Quote: I didn't see that article, no, but we have been discussing the story here https://goccf.com/t/168638 Yes, we would like to keep this conversation in one thread. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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