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Throwing a hypothetical out there. If you found a 1943 Copper Cent in a coffee can of other wheaties, would you keep it for your collection or sell it for the $$. I think I would sell it eventually, but would enjoy it for now knowing it will only rise in value anyway. What are your thoughts? swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm kind of sorry to say this, but $$$ !
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have pondered this question a few times while searching rolls for varieties. What if I found a 1969-S DDO, or a 55 DDO, or even the 58 DDO. I think I would keep it for as long as possible. We all know things happen in life that we can not foresee. The man from MI that found the 69-S this year sold his at the first major auction, he now drives a new pickup with license plates that say 69DDO. I can understand looking at 100k+ and wondering what you would do with it but, part of living responsibly is restraint and being financially responsible(we wont do into current affairs). So my answer is keep it! |
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United States
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My friend recently found a 1913 V nickel. Can someone give me I mean him advice. LOL, PP  |
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United States
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Firt thing I'd do is put a magnet by it. Get's the disappointment factor our of the way early.  |
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 United States
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Absolutely, that's a given. Then make sure it's not an altered 1948. The genuine coin has a 3 with a long tail like their steel counterparts. No tail, junk! I think the last one sold was to Rare Coin Wholesalers for $72,000. It was a NGC 53.
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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I would keep it. get it cert'd. then put it away for a rainy day.
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Moderator
United States
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Your answers are correct! In my humble opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
Poland
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Get it certified -> think of what is the best way to sell such a coin -> sell it -> buy all the coins I ever wanted  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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keep until they decide to stop making 1c coins and then sell.
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United States
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United States
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I would probably keep it for a while. I have never sold a coin, nor have I ever had one worth selling (for this kind of profit that is). I guess I really cannot answer until it happens!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Clean it, abrasively. Then see if it's real.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'd get it graded then keep it! Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd sell it.
My answer is based on viewing this question from a different angle. If I won a lottery so that I ended up with just enough money to buy a 1943 copper cent, would I buy one? The answer is no. I'd spend SOME of the money on coins, but I have too many other financial issues to devote that much cash to my coin collection.
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Posted 09/22/2008 8:54 pm
