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I consider classics as non-circulating, regular issue coins.

If a 'classic'
does appear in circulation, it's a notable
event, and it will be quickly pulled from circulation.
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Lincoln cents still circulate so I consider all of them
(wheat and memorial) as moderns.
This is where I break, and say that the
Wheat cent is a 'classic'
and the
Memorial cent is a 'modern'.
Wheaties rarely appear in circulation, and they are quickly pulled
from circulation when they are noticed. 1938-58 Wheat Cents are
more likely to be pulled from circulation (by the general public)
than 1938-58
Jefferson nickels!