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Reichpapers New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 6:46 pm I won a trove of wheat straw pennies at a local auction. 9 rolls, each has 50 of a certain year, 1950 - 1958 Denver. It cost me $12.50. Is that about the worth, more than the worth, or was that a decent win? Report this Post to the Staff

CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 6:51 pm That comes out to about 2.8 cents per coin. Common Wheat Cents typically go for about 2-3 cents, so I think you did all right. Report this Post to the Staff
Reichpapers New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 7:02 pm I knew they weren't worth much. When I saw them I had to have them, as I remember being excited as a kid when I came across one...now I have a ton... Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 8:02 pm If you have $12.50 worth of fun then you did just fine. Enjoy! Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 8:18 pm Now you get to search through them for varieties! Report this Post to the Staff
Reichpapers New Member United States 45 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 9:06 pm Varieties you say? Report this Post to the Staff
cwb Pillar of the Community United States 3463 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 9:22 pm Quote: Varieties you say? Like Doubled Dies & Repunched Mint Marks, Mint Errors like Cuds, laminations, die breaks and chips. The list goes on and on.... Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 9:28 pm To CCF , Yes you did good at that price . Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 08/29/2016 10:07 pm Seems about right for 1950 Wheaties. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/30/2016 4:41 pm Agree, no real bargain here. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Paola1 Pillar of the Community United States 527 Posts	Posted 08/30/2016 9:02 pm have fun and good luck ! Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 08/31/2016 8:29 pm I would have bought it if I had a chance...so good deal! Report this Post to the Staff
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