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I am a new member am in need of assistance and guidance on how to navigate this site. I inherited approximately 120,000 pennies that my father stated putting in a jar from 1962. I have some dating back to 1884. I am sure some are worth more than a penny and some worth much more. Where do I start? |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the Community! Your reply was split into its own topic and moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  A good place to start is to click on the link automatically created whenever someone types inherited.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6119 Posts |
That's a lot of pennies 
Edited by Keith67
08/19/2024 4:44 pm
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Moderator
United States
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to CCF. agreed - that is a TON of pennies!! Where to start is right.. 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5724 Posts |
Start by separating them into Indians, Wheats, Memorials........then get back to us!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agree, that's the best way to start. to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5177 Posts |
Even better
Indian Head in one pile
Pile #2 1909 1915 Lincoln w D or S
Pile #3 Pre 1934 Lincoln look for 1931 S
Wheat backs 1934 on to 1958 in pile # 4
Memorial cents to 1982 in pile #5
1983 on take to bank , deposit and get interest !
With this many to look through , get back to us in 2026
or thereabouts.Make sure to see your optometrist on a regular basis .
Sounds like a monumental mess to go through!
Good Luck !!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4676 Posts |
There are some valuable post-1983 cents, including the WAM/CAM varieties and some doubled dies.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17494 Posts |
And, wash your hands frequently...
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Moderator
United States
71779 Posts |
all good advice here - but WOW! what a task!!
can we see what a pile of 120,000 cent coins looks like?
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Valued Member
United States
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And, wash your hands frequently... Fair enough, though copper kills bacteria on contact at least. There will still be lots of gunk on them.
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Moderator
United States
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Plus you you don't to get oily fingerprints all over the coin until you have determined what you have in that mountain of coins.
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Moderator
United States
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And, wash your hands frequently... That cannot be stressed enough! 
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Valued Member
United States
58 Posts |
Suggestion: Get yourself Whitman's Guide Book to Lincoln Cents by the inimitable Q. David Bowers (if you don't have it already). Once you categorize everything (which may take you until the 22nd century  ) you can compare with the corresponding page in the book. It's in its 4th edition, but you're probably fine with a nice used copy of the 3rd edition. Happy hunting... and maybe see your optometrist after you're all done to take care of that blurred vision and eye strain. 
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Valued Member
United States
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What a task, but will be "fun." I would follow Pacificoin's recommendation, doable and prioritizes the coins you need to.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To CCF! Study these websites. For errors: www.error-ref.com For varieties: www.doubleddie.com www.coppercoins.com www.varietyvista.com
Errers and Varietys.
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Posted 08/19/2024 4:43 pm
