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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
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 Posted - 12/20/2009 : 21:23:19
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Mine probably was the VF-XF 1913 Type 1 Buffalo Nickel that I found back in the 1970's. 
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AGgressive Metal
Administrator
USA
1937 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2009 : 21:51:30
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Tough question. I found an early 1800s Half-Stiver copper token from British colony of Essequibo-Demerary in a junk box. I'm not sure of its value, but its probably the rarest coin I have in terms of total mintage. It looks like this:
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And he that hath lyberte ought to kepe hit wel / For nothyng is better than lyberte / For lyberte shold not be wel sold for alle the gold and syluer of all the world.
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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - 12/20/2009 : 22:02:56
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I have made some great junk box finds over the years. I recently got $195.00 for a coin that was found in a 25 cent junk box. 
This thread is for circulation finds. I was not specific in my original post.  |
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 12:03:21
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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 13:03:08
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Originally posted by daviscfad
probably the most expensive thing i found which is not much is a 1995 doubled die
So far, I have found four of the 1995 Double Die cents, and I have been getting $20.00-$30.00 for them on eBay. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 15:03:27
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 15:08:37
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I got a 1999 "Wide AM" penny in change and sent it off to be graded.
It came back with a grade of AU 58 so that is definitely the best coin I have found.
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aloneibreak
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 18:37:02
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My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson
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Market Harmony
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1274 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 19:07:04
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Funny story:
First of all, I don't normally look at the coins that I sort. I only check for silver or copper, and only sometimes for wheats. But, occasionally I'll check my pocket change. I recently got a 1983-P Quarter in MS condition from an unknown location. I knew that the coin was worth something because just a few days earlier I was putting together a set of BU Quarters and was surprised that the coin shop was charging me $13.50 for that year and mint. After some research I found out that these coins aren't easy to come by. So, when I realized that I just paid 25 cents for what I paid $13.50 just a few days earlier, I set the coin in my change tray in my vehicle to put away in a flip at a later time. So, that was my best circulation find. But, here's the funny part- I spent that quarter today!
When I left the house this morning, I forgot my wallet, and didn't realize it until I was 15 miles into a 40 mile trip... no turning back, I had to get by throughout the day with no money. Not a problem normally, but my gas guage was ticking away while I sat in traffic. I scrolled through the readouts on my dash until I got to the estimated miles left in the tank (a great feature to have in SUVs that love to suck down $2.75 every 17 miles). It estimated that I had 65 miles before I hit empty. "Well, that's just GREAT!" I thought. I got to my destination and checked the guage again, and it says, 36 miles left in the tank... I had 40 miles to go back home. I needed more gas.
When it was time to head back home, I got in my Chevy and counted my change. I was expecting more, but all that I had was a whopping $2.25!!! I pumped .866 gallons of gas into the tank and got a broad smile from the gas station clerk when I handed over 8 quarters, 2 dimes, and a nickle. Included in the handful was the 1983-P quarter.
The good news is that I made it home, and that $13.50 quarter probably saved me a 1 mile walk back to my house to get a gas can and then lug it back another mile to put it in the tank. Did I mention that it was in the upper 20's with about 6 inches of snow on the ground? I think that it was worth it to spend that quarter.
What would you have done? |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 12/21/2009 : 20:22:08
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highroller4321
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2009 : 11:28:24
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My top 5:
1: 1914 $2.5 gold Indian
2: 1914 $2.5 gold Indian (Yes I found two)
3: 1988 1/10oz gold eagle
4: 1811 Large Cent
5: 1857 O Seated dime (unfortuneatly the back has been cleaned) |
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AGCoinHunter
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
685 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2009 : 11:53:53
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quote:
Originally posted by Market Harmony
Funny story:
First of all, I don't normally look at the coins that I sort. I only check for silver or copper, and only sometimes for wheats. But, occasionally I'll check my pocket change. I recently got a 1983-P Quarter in MS condition from an unknown location. I knew that the coin was worth something because just a few days earlier I was putting together a set of BU Quarters and was surprised that the coin shop was charging me $13.50 for that year and mint. After some research I found out that these coins aren't easy to come by. So, when I realized that I just paid 25 cents for what I paid $13.50 just a few days earlier, I set the coin in my change tray in my vehicle to put away in a flip at a later time. So, that was my best circulation find. But, here's the funny part- I spent that quarter today!
When I left the house this morning, I forgot my wallet, and didn't realize it until I was 15 miles into a 40 mile trip... no turning back, I had to get by throughout the day with no money. Not a problem normally, but my gas guage was ticking away while I sat in traffic. I scrolled through the readouts on my dash until I got to the estimated miles left in the tank (a great feature to have in SUVs that love to suck down $2.75 every 17 miles). It estimated that I had 65 miles before I hit empty. "Well, that's just GREAT!" I thought. I got to my destination and checked the guage again, and it says, 36 miles left in the tank... I had 40 miles to go back home. I needed more gas.
When it was time to head back home, I got in my Chevy and counted my change. I was expecting more, but all that I had was a whopping $2.25!!! I pumped .866 gallons of gas into the tank and got a broad smile from the gas station clerk when I handed over 8 quarters, 2 dimes, and a nickle. Included in the handful was the 1983-P quarter.
The good news is that I made it home, and that $13.50 quarter probably saved me a 1 mile walk back to my house to get a gas can and then lug it back another mile to put it in the tank. Did I mention that it was in the upper 20's with about 6 inches of snow on the ground? I think that it was worth it to spend that quarter.
What would you have done?
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jin.coy
Penny Pincher Member
Canada
128 Posts |
Posted - 12/22/2009 : 12:24:10
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To M.H.
I think you did good, you can think of it as a 'token' that allowed you to walk safely from a worse situation.
On the other note, when I was visiting Tokyo this year(God ... it feels like ages ago) I noticed that local people were using the cellphone's SIM as 'tap and go' on different situation, purchase a subway ticket, a pop, a sandwich, paper, gas station, etc. When I asked at the hotel how this is possible they told me that you can other pay for all the purchases when you get the phone bill or you pay in advance for a credit. Smart, eh!
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
 Posted - 12/22/2009 : 14:06:39
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I agree, Market Harmony. You made the right decision. Your safely is worth more than the value of that particular coin. Worth more than any coin.
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Dumpster Diver
Penny Collector Member
USA
474 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2009 : 09:04:11
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| 1915 Barber Half in strong XF+ a couple weeks ago. 2nd lowest mintage ever...something like 180K! |
"You're not really gonna throw that out...are you"? |
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bman
Penny Collector Member
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2009 : 09:09:10
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Originally posted by highroller4321
My top 5:
1: 1914 $2.5 gold Indian
2: 1914 $2.5 gold Indian (Yes I found two)
3: 1988 1/10oz gold eagle
4: 1811 Large Cent
5: 1857 O Seated dime (unfortuneatly the back has been cleaned)
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I gotta ask.....how did you find those gold coins in circulation? |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2009 : 16:51:44
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Originally posted by bman
I gotta ask.....how did you find those gold coins in circulation?
Bulk pennies.
Deal |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 12/27/2009 : 17:24:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Market Harmony
Funny story:
First of all, I don't normally look at the coins that I sort. I only check for silver or copper, and only sometimes for wheats. But, occasionally I'll check my pocket change. I recently got a 1983-P Quarter in MS condition from an unknown location. I knew that the coin was worth something because just a few days earlier I was putting together a set of BU Quarters and was surprised that the coin shop was charging me $13.50 for that year and mint. After some research I found out that these coins aren't easy to come by. So, when I realized that I just paid 25 cents for what I paid $13.50 just a few days earlier, I set the coin in my change tray in my vehicle to put away in a flip at a later time. So, that was my best circulation find. But, here's the funny part- I spent that quarter today!
When I left the house this morning, I forgot my wallet, and didn't realize it until I was 15 miles into a 40 mile trip... no turning back, I had to get by throughout the day with no money. Not a problem normally, but my gas guage was ticking away while I sat in traffic. I scrolled through the readouts on my dash until I got to the estimated miles left in the tank (a great feature to have in SUVs that love to suck down $2.75 every 17 miles). It estimated that I had 65 miles before I hit empty. "Well, that's just GREAT!" I thought. I got to my destination and checked the guage again, and it says, 36 miles left in the tank... I had 40 miles to go back home. I needed more gas.
When it was time to head back home, I got in my Chevy and counted my change. I was expecting more, but all that I had was a whopping $2.25!!! I pumped .866 gallons of gas into the tank and got a broad smile from the gas station clerk when I handed over 8 quarters, 2 dimes, and a nickle. Included in the handful was the 1983-P quarter.
The good news is that I made it home, and that $13.50 quarter probably saved me a 1 mile walk back to my house to get a gas can and then lug it back another mile to put it in the tank. Did I mention that it was in the upper 20's with about 6 inches of snow on the ground? I think that it was worth it to spend that quarter.
What would you have done?
I would have looked under the seats, and everywhere else for some change. I keep a small plastic cup in all of my cars that I throw change in, just in case I need gas, or food. Wal-Mart has a pen holder in the office supplies. It looks like a mesh solo cup. It is great for holding change, fits great in a cup holder.
Did you pass any coin shops? You might have been able to get a few bucks for it and got a little more gas.
Sometimes ya gotta do what you gotta do to get home safe. |
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1872 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2009 : 00:56:21
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Originally posted by Market Harmony What would you have done?
I woulda bought TWO BUCKS worth of gas! |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2009 : 14:09:17
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| 09-vdb in circ (2). 24-D in a 5000 wheat bag |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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JobIII
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1507 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2009 : 15:35:56
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| I think the 09-vdb are by far the best finds, but i've also come across DD0's of various years for the 1 cent coin. Non error, non variety dates, the '09 VDB is my favorite to date. |
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bman
Penny Collector Member
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2009 : 16:19:34
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| I've found (and sold) 3 of the 1999 wide Am cents and a 1995? Olympic swimming commemorative half dollar for over $100 each |
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1112 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 02:21:49
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1909 VDB in a $25 box - 2 +years and I'm still waiting for the S to develop
1970S Half in a Teller's tray
1950D Nickle in change for gas
1976 (no mint mark) Half that looks like 90% Ag from a $500 NF String box - It's not supposed to exist, I'm still trying to find out exactly what it is I have. |
There's profit if you melt things!!
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Junk Woody
Penny Collector Member
Canada
262 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 18:15:00
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I've found a couple 1909 VDB's in CWRs one of them having some sort of strike error which would probably be my most valuable coin so far.
I also found a pre-82 Canadian nickel planchet on the road in Calgary back in the 80's,I sold it to a coin shop a few years ago for $18.
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Cody8404
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
602 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 18:44:27
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First off yes, Market spend what you have. In that what we have them for. If you would have sold it as a coin it would be worth 1/2 to 1/4 of what you bought it for. Time, effort and GAS would have been worth it to just use it.
My best day ever was finding $7 in 40% halves. The teller just got them in and was counting them. |
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PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/02/2010 : 19:37:55
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Originally posted by Computer Jones
1909 VDB in a $25 box - 2 +years and I'm still waiting for the S to develop
1970S Half in a Teller's tray
1950D Nickle in change for gas
1976 (no mint mark) Half that looks like 90% Ag from a $500 NF String box - It's not supposed to exist, I'm still trying to find out exactly what it is I have.
Great finds.
What do you believe the 1950 D would grade at?
I was reading over a year ago on another coin forum about a similar coin to your half dollar. Can't remember if it was a half or a quarter, but I believe it was eventually authenticated or whatever the correct term would be.
Have you had the half looked at by anyone in the know???
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