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First Box Lincoln Cents: Synopsis

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Proud to say that I got my first box of lincoln cents - really good deal for 25 dollars ;)

I haven't finished it yet but here are my averages PER ROLL

2-3 Wheat Pennies (Mostly 40s)
14-15 '81 and older pennies

Does this sound about average? I'm making sure to separate the Wheaties from the rest. One day I might have to go through them again
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Your wheats are better then my average of 10 or so per box.
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But they are 40s, which I imagine are the most common.
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Your LWC ratio is high - nice box to have. Most LWCs are from the '40-'50 range. I'm getting 12-15 a box here in CT and mostly Philly cents. In general, I hunt for LMC varieties with a hope I'll find LWCs especially older ones. Good luck but it seems you have it for the meantime.
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Nice box for wheats. My last box had 2 wheats in the entire box.

If you aren't already, you should search for some of the errors/varieties.

Here's a few easy ones.
1988 and 1988D and look for any with the reverse of a 1989.
1992 and 1992D and look for the Close AM
1998, 1999, 2000 and look for the Wide AM

I also take each coin and flip them over north to south and make sure the reverse lines up with the obverse, but not much added value until you hit 90% rotated die or 3 o'clock.
If you find something odd/different post it, it might be something cool. I found my avatar coin in my first box and didn't know what I had. I thought it was just a damaged coin.
There are tons of other things you can look for as you learn. (I hope I'm not assuming incorrectly that you're new to this :P)

Good luck, Happy hunting.
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Those are some great stats! What were some of the dates on the wheaties?
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Congrats on your first box.I started about a year ago, but mainly with 6-10 rolls at a time. Have fun!
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so what was the wheat total count? sounds like an extremely good box!
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For the copper it's about average and the wheats you are doing pretty good on them.
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I just finished Nickels, (You can see my updated post on them). when I finish the Pennie box I'll do the same kind of post for the Wheatie returns.

thanks everyone
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