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When I was a beginner collector in 1960, I was very excited to find a 1910 Lincoln Cent in money I got for turning in some soda pop bottles at the store. (and that is only a 50 year old coin). I see a number of topics here about Lincoln Cents from the early 1960s, and I can imagine the poster might feel the same excitement of finding a 60 year old coin. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The older I get, that '60 year' threshold gets pushed back. These days, if I find something 75+ years old in circulation, I get mildly excited. I do appreciate the enthusiasm of those on the forum who are ecstatic when finding a coin from the '70s.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I agree with the above it now has to be 1940's or older to make me go "WOW"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1484 Posts |
It's not so much age but composition. For the U.S., that would be pre-1965 dimes and quarters. Older Jefferson nickels are still readily circulating. Some day we may get excited over pre-1983 cents. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do, if.... the coin is in exceptional condition, if its silver or if its a centenarian. I'm uncertain if inanimate objects should be labeled/viewed as "centenarian", but if coins could talk, I'm certain they'd have some unique stories to tell.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pre-1930 coins make me sit up.
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Valued Member
United States
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When I see a coin from the 1960's I think I may have actually spent it when it was new.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
24981 Posts |
I'm 60, and started collecting before I was 10. Wheaties are mildly interesting in change, unless pre-'40s. Silver makes my eyes light up. Jefferson nickels have little appeal - really don't understand why some people are fascinated with circulated ones. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am not fazed anymore, although I used to get excited. Perhaps handling XF-AU 200 year old coins built a tolerance of amazement with modern change.
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United States
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I'm 60 (soon to turn another one over - that seems to happen to me every year) But now, it is the teens that get me now.. (my Grand Father was born in 1919)
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United States
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I am 53 and am excited finding coins from the '80s and earlier. Only because I am constantly aware just how long ago that was in my life.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The older I get the further back I like to go than just 60 years, 100 to 150 years is my tickle spot now.
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03/13/2023 6:22 pm
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United States
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Quote:
The older I get the further back I like to go than just 60 years 100 to 150 years is my tickle spot now. Then this one should tickle you for a loonnggg time.... King Edward I (1272-1307)   King Edward II (1307-1327)   have fun  |
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United States
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very nice! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Dearborn, if you got that in change I'm just gonna quit right now. Quote:
Then this one should tickle you for a loonnggg time....
King Edward I (1272-1307) Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Posted 03/11/2023 09:28 am
