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Texanrainylls New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 7:50 pm I've had this penny since I was a kid and have been curious about it for some time. I didn't post because all of the threads about the proof of a 1917 penny being just rumors, but I figured I'd ask anyway. Any thoughts on this one, other than it's in rough shape? Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff

Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 7:53 pm to CCF. Looks like a regular 1917 cent in About Good condition. Not sure of your question. Report this Post to the Staff
Texanrainylls New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 7:55 pm Just trying to figure out if it's anything special or just a regular coin. Edges appear to be flat, but it could be just because it's old. shrug Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 8:07 pm Yes it is just a very worn coin. As you would expect for a 99 year old coin. Stay here long enough and you will learn a lot. If you have any other coins that you have questions about, or if you have any questions at all, post them, everyone here loves to help. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 8:41 pm Not all old wheat cents suffered like the OP's coin: Report this Post to the Staff
Paola1 Pillar of the Community United States 527 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 9:28 pm no problem in ask questions , we all learn with the answers ! Agree that is just a regular coin . Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24175 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 9:30 pm Quote: I didn't post because all of the threads about the proof of a 1917 penny being just rumors Not sure what you mean by this but there were millions minted... http://www.coincommunity.com/us_sma...eat_cent.asp Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
Dustin6 Pillar of the Community United States 3516 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 9:32 pm I think the OP means a Proof strike 1917 cent. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/21/2016 10:16 pm It funny how when a collector finds a coin, they assume it is the most valuable one they saw in the Red Book. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 06/22/2016 09:31 am To CCF , This is not a proof cent . normal , run through the ringer a few times but genuine. Report this Post to the Staff
Texanrainylls New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 06/22/2016 12:22 pm Coop - I'm not a collector and I have no idea what the " Red Book" is. I'm simply a person has a sandwich bag of old wheat pennies. I have no knowledge on the subject, which is why I turned to this forum. Aside from the steel penny I have, this 1917 was the oddest looking to me. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 06/22/2016 3:07 pm The Red Book is a book on coin values. (retail prices) Has some useful information. I buy one about every 10 years to see what coin prices are doing. Report this Post to the Staff
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