| Author |
 Replies: 25 / Views: 7,776 |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
767 Posts |
I just bought this: http://www.mintproducts.com/terrifi...r-sizes.htmlI know there won't be anything really fabulous in it, but I really know nothing about wheat cents. I got interested in them after I found one in my pocket change the other day, so having 500 sounded like too much fun to pass up. What do wheat collectors look for? What are "better dates", mint marks etc...? I guess what I'm asking is, out of what I might find in a bag like this, what might be worth posting in the grading forum? |
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
103 Posts |
Check the 1909's for a VDB, look for an S mint mark on any older than 1916. Other good dates after that include 1922 D, 1924 D, and 1931 S. And of course set aside anything in really good shape no matter what the date. The VDB:  I would say they're already searched, but I've found a 1909 VDB and a 1911 S and some nice EF/AU teens in just the four rolls I bought Edited by jsky
11/25/2014 3:08 pm
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
Don't forget to give us an update of what you found when you're done. I'm really interested to hear what you where able to come across.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
526 Posts |
Sounds like a lot of fun on rainly and cold days. Quite a bit of info if you Google inc.... Wheat penny Key Dates: 1909-S VDB 1909-S 1914-D 1931-S Wheat penny Overmintmarks: 1909-S over horizontal S 1944-D over S 1946-S over D 1951-D/S 1952-D/S 1956-D/S (dual mintmark) 1956-D/D/S Double Dies: 1917 - obverse 1936 - obverse 1941 1942-S 1955 - obverse 1943-D - Boldly doubled mintmark. 1958 - Double Die Obverse - only 2 known 1922 "Plain" - due to a worn die in which the mintmark became filled. Look for a "Strong" reverse variety as it is the most valuable. 1943 Copper Penny - This particular 1943 penny is rare. It is believed that about 40 of these were struck but only 12 of these coins have been confirmed to exist. 1944 Steel Penny - 27 are known to exist from the Philadelphia Mint with no mint mark and 7-10 from Denver (D). Only 1 1944 Penny made of steel is known to exist with an S mintmark. http://www.coin-collecting-guide-fo...pennies.html |
|
Pillar of the Community
Canada
1747 Posts |
the 43 steel cent is a cool one off, also if you perhaps find a copper (non magnetic) 43 which is a super rare error, or the 44 steel cent.
any of the Wheaties that are older than 1940 in really good shape would be something to look for. The newer ones 50's+ are rather common in better conditions.
Lastly look for the 55 double date.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
767 Posts |
Wow!
Thanks guys.
I will keep you posted on how many of these things go into coin flips, and how many get tossed back into the bag.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
526 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
Actually you want to add the sleepers in to your search. They are the 1923-6 "S" cents. Not that you will find one, but the 26-S in 67 red is probably the most expensive regular issue Lincoln.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
58 Posts |
I just completed a large sort last year. I made up a sort bin with 10 sections. I first sorted by last number in the date. Then I sorted each of these lots by the third digit. Once this was complete, I could focus on preferred mint marks, errors, etc by date.
As stated above, in additional to the keys, keep anything that has nice eye appeal regardless of the date.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
526 Posts |
I'm not a collector of wheat pennies but I do have a 51 'S' Pics not good   |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2362 Posts |
I don't actively collect Lincoln cents but when I was young I would keep old Lincolns, but never checked them. When I finally got around to checking them many years later I found this one.   Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2200 Posts |
The chances of you finding something valuable is zero. You'll get lots of old but common dates in all conditions. They'll toss in some BU coins and a few semi-keys to keep you happy.
Still, I wouldn't mind snagging a bag or two of these. It's like playing at a slot machine--you're paying for the entertainment of the experience while the chances of hitting it big being zero have already been predetermined. I love wheat cents, mainly because they remind me of being a kid. When I get one in change, it's like traveling back in time.
Edited by jpsned
11/27/2014 11:14 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
604 Posts |
I still look for wheat coins in my change, it's what got me hooked into collecting
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
I would agree that commerically available rolls and bags of cents are probably searched.
On the other hand I buy "Raw" bags and Rolls from the public, and in the last year have found:
1- 1909-S
4- 1910-S'
1- 1914-D
1- 1922 weak D
3- 1924-D's
And any number of semi keys. The trick is to buy from the public. Just not around HERE..K?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
526 Posts |
Quote:
The trick is to buy from the public. Just not around HERE Yes, you can guarantee anything from any dealer small or large has had a going over. However, I have been lucky with bulk purchases from the public arena, and very occasionally from dealer bulk when something has been missed. |
| |
Replies: 25 / Views: 7,776 |
Posted 11/25/2014 3:13 pm
