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At an estate sale I found a penny in a box of coins that looked odd. I am trying to identify a date. It is not in good condition but maybe someone could identify it. Thanks.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is a 2010 or later US Shield cent. You may dispose of properly.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Very badly damaged shield cent, yes. Much zinc rot present.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's a Shield Cent with bad zinc rot from the zinc core getting exposed. Not an error. Worth 1 cent.
Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
01/07/2026 10:32 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Don't forget to wash your hands
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Valued Member
 United States
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Good Idea. I did not check it with my Giger counter. But may be I should.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Quote:
I am trying to identify a date. Why? LOL!  |
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United States
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That is a goner. Throw it away.
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United States
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 to CCF. wow! that is a lot of zinc rot. Finding a date may prove difficult at this point. |
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United States
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I was thinking of posting it on e bay for sale for $100000 You never know what people are looking for. It is one of a kind for sure.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:I was thinking of posting it on e bay for sale for $100000 You never know what people are looking for. It is one of a kind for sure. Don't do it , did you paid anything for it ? *** Edited by Staff to add Quote tags. [quote][/quote] Please use them in the future.  ***Edited by uruman
01/08/2026 08:18 am
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United States
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It was in a box of other stuff I bought at the estate sale. A lot of estate sales are just boxes of stuff. Load up a box of stuff and get it all for $5.
I doubt anyone really wants this penny. But you never know.
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Yikes! Zincoln's Curse!  |
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Valued Member
United States
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I miss the old Wheat pennies. Good old copper. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Wonder how an ebay for sale AI-generated description would read? A must have.......... |
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United States
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Quote:I miss the old Wheat pennies. Good old copper. Copper is proper!  |
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