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Dan
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 Posted - 12/24/2009 : 22:23:58
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Perhaps there already is a thread on this, and if so, please direct me, but I am wondering if there are any copper dates that are more valuable as coins than bullion? I just received a 5 gal. bucket of pennies from a relative who had been saving them during the 70's. Just sampling the bucket, nearly every one is a copper. Should I set aside any particular dates or mints other than the wheaties?
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Corsair
Penny Hoarding Member
811 Posts |
Posted - 12/24/2009 : 22:46:45
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| Definitely seperate the S mints. Other than that, as far as I know, copper is copper. |
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jadedragon
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Canada
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 02:05:06
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| Be sure and separate the Wild Indians out. Of course any Canadians you find (to 1996) are copper. If there is a Canadian king on it its worth more as a collector coin. |
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 09:07:16
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| SOme people save all 1960,1970 an 1982 seperately as well |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
2212 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2009 : 09:31:49
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| the 60 and 70 have a large and small date |
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beauanderos
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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copperhead57
Penny Collector Member
USA
255 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2009 : 12:00:05
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There is a major double die variety of the 1972 Philadelphia cent that is valuable. There are also several minor double die varieties of the same date, and you may be able find a few. Those will get a small premium. The Philadelphia cents have no mint mark.
Look out for mint errors, they can be valuable.
You might want to separate the 1968-1974-S cents, because their mintages are comparatively low. |
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1112 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2009 : 12:18:18
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| Most all Wheats are worth more than melt (so far today) unless they're badly worn or mangled. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 12:20:58
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Darn.. I have been doing it wrong all along. Too late for the zincs, but there are still a few tons of copper cents I can go back and sort properly.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 15:41:54
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| I forgot save some of the real bright and shiny one. |
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 16:22:37
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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of things to look for. Depending on how much time you want to spend looking, and how good your eyes are, you might want to check out You must be logged in to see this link.
It can be overwhelming though... to see what all there is to look for.
But with very little invested time, you can easily sort out all indians, wheats, S-mint memorials (1968-174) to sell above face value. And any foreign coins would find a buyer too. Maybe me?
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jacer333
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 12/25/2009 : 16:30:28
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| I save my s-mints, mainly just because the kind folks here say so...what are these worth anyways? 2 or 3 cents a piece? |
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sheba
Penny Pincher Member
USA
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Posted - 12/26/2009 : 10:17:50
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Here are a few more suggestions to consider. (I may be wrong, so check with penny experts!)
As has already been mentioned, all IHC and Wheaties.
Memorials that you may run across that are in Uncirulated condition ... (really nice, unc. condition) ... there are some pretty impressive premiums for certain copper Memorial Cent dates.
Remember, these must be in truly 'unciruclated condition' with no blemishes. They can still be found from time to time: 1959P, 1959D, 1960P Small Date, 1961D*, 1962D,1970S Small Date, 1971P*, 1972P Double Die*, 1972S*, 1975D, 1976P*, 1976D*, 1978P (dates marked with an * have very high premius IF in truly uncirculated condition).
Here are some 'Zincolns' that, again, if truly uncirculated, have 'premium value':
1983P Double Die revese*, 1984P Double Die obverse*, 1984P, 1986D, 1987P, 1988P, 1994P, 1995P Double Die Obverse* - also, 1998P, 1999P*, 200P, - All three with 'wide space' between 'A' and 'M' on 'America'. And finally the really, super rare 1992D* and 1992P* with the 'A' and the 'M' on 'America' touching each other at their base.
I compiled this list based on the average price a high grade uncirculated coin would cost you if purchased from a coin dealer.
As has already been mentioned, there are hundreds of varieties, errors, etc. which, if in high grade condition will bring a premium.
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HoardCopperByTheTon
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USA
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Posted - 12/26/2009 : 11:11:50
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Thanks for the great list Sheba.
I found a roll of BU 1960P Small Dates! Oh wait, that was in a group of BU rolls I must have bought a while back. I don't even remember when I got it. I have been finding BU 59 and 59D's in my sorts lately. I think I have half a bag of 61D's around here somewhere. I used to count out rolls of those from the bag and sell them. I really like shiny copper! |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
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barrytrot
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 12/26/2009 : 11:21:45
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Originally posted by Computer Jones
Most all Wheats are worth more than melt (so far today) unless they're badly worn or mangled.
As long as you can tell it is a wheat it is worth more than you can sell copper cents for. |
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