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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The people who count the offerings at the church where I serve as pastor know I'm a coin collector and a couple of them keep an eye open for anything interesting that might show up in the offering plates. Today one of them came up to me and gave me this well-worn 1926 Lincoln Cent. I want everyone to know that I replaced it with a penny from my pocket. You have to keep all things above-board.   Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
Nice story Paul.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
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Valued Member
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
Glad the coin found a good home. Enjoy!
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Moderator
 United States
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Very nice!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I'm thinking that, because it was an early wheatie, you probably should have put back four or five cents - you know, fair market value and all that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
That would have thrown off the counters' tally sheet.
I was thinking about them.
I'm that kind of guy.
Paul Bulgerin
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Moderator
United States
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You know, I have to agree. For all we know, this congregant knew about your hobby when the offering was made. But I understand the reasoning. Maybe just sneak an extra nickel in there when the plate is passed next week.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think you're right. Some sort of heavenly-for-earthly conflict here.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12815 Posts |
I think if the coin predates your church building, you're exempt. Pretty sure I remember a Sunday School lesson on that at some point. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
Nice pickup Paul, looks VG-10/F-12 too.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3098 Posts |
The counters on Sunday also found recent a 100 Lire Italian coin.
Paul Bulgerin
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Moderator
United States
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Now I am convinced that more know about your hobby.  |
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Posted 10/23/2016 9:40 pm
