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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've been collecting coins ever since 1972--that's 46 years--and despite checking my change every day, I've never, ever found an Indian Head cent in circulation. Until today! I was looking through my jug of change that had recently begun to overflow (meaning it's time to go to the bank), and there it was! It took me several moments to grasp what it was I was holding and looking at. But then my excitement quickly became palatable and it was one of those "Holy Cow" moments. It's either an 1885 or 1886--the last digit is hard to make out. It's flattened and somewhat rubbed out, though if an expert were able to look, I think it might be obvious. I've been trying to take a photo without any luck. Will post a photo when I have one. Yay! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3479 Posts |
Nice find! Heck I'm excited on the rare occasion when I find a Wheat penny. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
 Happy dance! It's always fun to find an oldie. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1346 Posts |
Congrats! I found my first this year in a roll from my bank.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Nice find! Congratulations!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
Indeed!  Think about it: a coin minted 130+ years ago was still in service! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Moderator
 United States
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Congrats, but we definitely want to see some pics of this new addition!  "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Rest in Peace
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Remember the Type 1 & 2 obverses change in 1886... may be able to pinpoint is 86 up!  |
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United States
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Congratulations!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice find dude, my dad found me one at work a few years and I was definitely a very happy camper. I didn't even find the thing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice find!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Congrats!   |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2208 Posts |
Here is my lucky lady:   Still trying to figure out if it's an 1885 or 1886. |
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Posted 01/06/2018 6:22 pm
