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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have just gone through 3 boxes of pennies and thought to myself what has anyone found of significance on my forum.
I would love to hear or see exactly what was found as far as rarities, varieties and those pennies that are worth some money.
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 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
I know that some of our members have found at least: - 1992 Close AM- Ancient Roman coins - Austrian gold ducat |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
With rare exceptions you will hear about the good stuff found in this forum title. Most of the time if we go through boxes and boxes and find nothing we (I at least) don't post because all I would be doing is whining (which I'm actually quite good at).
Most of the time a $8 and hour job, even after taxes, will net you more than you are going to find CRH'ing. The hobby is for those who love to hunt, even if the finding is not always wonderful.
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Valued Member
United States
213 Posts |
Im 4 boxes into CRH, searching pretty much every night for the past month. I just came across my first big find last night, a 1994P DDR. Along with the usual wheats, 2009s, & canadians, I'm building a pretty nice collection of cracked dies. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1747 Posts |
I have found about 6 Indian heads, 2 1909 LWC, and 1 1909 VDB. However these are all found north of the 49th parallel, and over about 40 boxes or more. |
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United States
4809 Posts |
Hmmmmm....depends on the individual I suppose and each of us has a favorite or two. And it may not be the most valuable of finds; just interesting. My favorites: - Many LWCs including 1909 and 1909 VDB and many semi-key dates/mms and many AU specimens - 7 or so IHCs - Many Variety cents; not sure which is my favorite though - Many Error cents; probably my 1994 rotated die rises to the top Odd finds CRH cents: - 1901 Oldsmobile sterling silver bar - 1942 Mercury dimeMy oddest/luckiest find was probably the 1915 gold Ducat but that was found in a nickel roll. The thing of it, as noted by our fellow enthusiasts, is that we do it for fun and the occasional thrill of finding something great. Do it long enough, lightning will eventually strike. Good luck fellow enthusiasts! I've had a share, but always hoping for more! |
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Canada
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I am also in Canada so it's a bit skewed.. but here's some notables... 1 IHC... 100's of wheat cents .. For Canadian cents I have found almost EVERY date with the exception of a few keys in EF condition or better most being AU-UNC! I have found silver dimes But the most important thing I have found.. is a fantastic way to "play" with my kids who are 2 and 4 years old! We count them and roll them on the floor and look at the pictures and made up different games and stacked 'em to make towers.. and it's that quality time that I have really enjoyed... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Nice Ag...the other significant benefit!  |
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Valued Member
United States
98 Posts |
I found a 1969-S DDO. I was very lucky but it is possible. |
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks Rackster, it was pure luck I simply got rolls and grinded through like each of us does everyday. I talked to JT Stanton about it and he thinks there are quite a few rarities still in daily circulation.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Best I've found is 3 IHPs in the same MWR. Common dates but they didn't have verdigris. Other than that the best Ive found are teen or 20s (almost always p mint). I have never found a significant error like the CAM,WAM,Doubled ear and I'd say I've gone through $1000 or so total.
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Valued Member
United States
186 Posts |
found a 1984 double ear Lincoln . nice shape too 2-1999 Wide AM's 1994 DDR2-1964 DDRs the best one and first to find 1988 RDV-006 which finally made it into the cherrypickers book |
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Valued Member
United States
351 Posts |
My best find was a 1955 Doubled Die cent a few years back. It was authenticated.
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New Member
United States
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First box I ever searched through gave me a 1899 IH in pretty poor condition. Most valuable coin I found was a 1937-D BU coin. I have probably searched through 100 or more boxes so far, and most of the time I end up with junk wheats, or the occasional BU penny from the 60's
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