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working at a register, I am constantely on a lookout for coins. i have found thousands of wheaties, at least 50 Buffalo nickels, and hundreds of jeffersons dated 40-55 (i dont keep anything 56 higher.. becoming too common). of the "interesting" finds: 1908 Barber quartera few Mercury dimes in F-XF Standing Liberty quarter with unreadable date. extra leaf wisconsin quarter (has some obverse damages and discoloration though >_< ) im right now on a goal to fill a coin jug with all wheaties... got about a quarter of it full so far. |
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Originally posted by xxxxmadnessxxxx
working at a register, I am constantely on a lookout for coins.
i have found thousands of wheaties, at least 50 Buffalo nickels, and hundreds of jeffersons dated 40-55 (i dont keep anything 56 higher.. becoming too common).
of the "interesting" finds:
1908 Barber quarter
a few Mercury dimes in F-XF
Standing Liberty quarter with unreadable date.
extra leaf wisconsin quarter (has some obverse damages and discoloration though >_< )
im right now on a goal to fill a coin jug with all wheaties... got about a quarter of it full so far.
madness, please commit to this forum that you are not and will not "POLISH" these coins you are finding. Someday, these items will leave your hands into hands of other collectors and you must try to maintain the coin's integrity for the sake of future coin lovers. Thanks madness, berry Edited by Berry
09/30/2006 08:53 am
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United States
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Found a 1957p quarter yesterday in the change order
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Valued Member
Canada
480 Posts |
Kyra and Gary- Your coin is Japanese- a 5 yen, worth 5 Cents, made of brass. The plant is rice. Zimbabwe uses Cents- valus as cash is extrremely small, as they are now issueing circulating cheques worth $100,000 Dollars which trade at 6,000 to the dollar, or more now.
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The 50 Yen is year 53 of the Showa Emperor-1978 in our terms, and the 5 yen is 52, or 1977 in our dating system.
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Canada
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gshawn- that coin is a Great Britain 1 penny (1/240 of a pound) of the old head variety of Queen Victoria. The legend is Latin- Victoria Dei Gratia Brittania Regina Fidae Defensor Indiae Imperator, meaning Victoria, by the grace of God, Britain's Queen, defendor of the faith, and Empress of India.
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United States
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Originally posted by BERRY4402
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Originally posted by xxxxmadnessxxxx
working at a register, I am constantely on a lookout for coins.
i have found thousands of wheaties, at least 50 Buffalo nickels, and hundreds of jeffersons dated 40-55 (i dont keep anything 56 higher.. becoming too common).
of the "interesting" finds:
1908 Barber quarter
a few Mercury dimes in F-XF
Standing Liberty quarter with unreadable date.
extra leaf wisconsin quarter (has some obverse damages and discoloration though >_< )
im right now on a goal to fill a coin jug with all wheaties... got about a quarter of it full so far.
madness, please commit to this forum that you are not and will not "POLISH" these coins you are finding. Someday, these items will leave your hands into hands of other collectors and you must try to maintain the coin's integrity for the sake of future coin lovers. Thanks madness,
berry
no worries berry. I vow to never polish anything again, and commit myself to the integrity of my collection. I am getting agitated though that every post I make is being returned with a polishing remark. I get the point, and I understand its effects. I only polished 1-2 junk change coins and had no desire to even touch my collection with it until I heard its effects. I am trying desperately to dive deeper into coin collecting, but the comments I've been recieving almost make me feel unwelcome amongst the forum community. |
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Originally posted by thingee
I had two pretty cool finds yesterday in two circulated rolls. The first was a 1969 S lincoln penny- haven't had a chance to get a good llok yet. The second find is a Russian 1885 cent. It was a 1 and KB on the reverse and a shield on the observe. I don't know know if it had any value but it's a pretty cool looking coin- not in the greatest condition but pretty cool anyway. Does anyone have any info on this coin?
By the way I'm hanging on to a lucky coin until the contest winner has been announced. It's a 1922 Lincoln Penny. May The Force Be With Me!!
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Canada
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For Thingee- the foreign coin is a 1885 1 Krajczar (kreutzer) of Hungary- the KB is the mintmark for Kremnitz, and makes identifying it easy. The crest shows the horizontal lines of Austria, and the cross with 2 bars of Hungary. Value goes from 1.25 (F) to 3.50 VF to 7.50 EF to 12.00 Unc. 20,605,955 minted. nice find
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Originally posted by xxxxmadnessxxxx
I am trying desperately to dive deeper into coin collecting, but the comments I've been receiving almost make me feel unwelcome amongst the forum community.
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Rest in Peace
 United States
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xxxxmadnessxxxx, One of the great things about this forum is that we are very friendly. Sorry you have the opposite feeling, but I assure you it isn't the case. You are most welcome.
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United States
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[/quote] I vow to never polish anything again, and commit myself to the integrity of my collection. I am getting agitated though that every post I make is being returned with a polishing remark. I get the point, and I understand its effects. I only polished 1-2 junk change coins and had no desire to even touch my collection with it until I heard its effects. I am trying desperately to dive deeper into coin collecting, but the comments I've been recieving almost make me feel unwelcome amongst the forum community. [/quote] Welcome to the forums!!     Sure hope you stick around :)sn31. |
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United States
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People have different opinions on many things as you will notice with time. You are welcome here. Make yourself at home.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by coinsnpaper
For Thingee- the foreign coin is a 1885 1 Krajczar (kreutzer) of Hungary- the KB is the mintmark for Kremnitz, and makes identifying it easy. The crest shows the horizontal lines of Austria, and the cross with 2 bars of Hungary. Value goes from 1.25 (F) to 3.50 VF to 7.50 EF to 12.00 Unc. 20,605,955 minted. nice find
Wow!!  Thank you coinsnpaper. I had forgotten all about that post! Thank You So Very Much For That Info!!  |
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United States
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Madness, I hope you soon have a different opinion of this forum. Also, thanks for sharing your opinions. Edited by thingee
10/02/2006 01:19 am
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