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Loophole29
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 03/18/2008 : 22:24:24
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So I have every penny from 1932 to 2007 - except the 1970-S Small Date. (Ok, I don't have a '55 Double Die either, but I don't count double dies). I think I finally found one, but I'm not 100% sure it's a small date. I've been looking at it for about 30 minutes and comparing it to large dates but they're starting to all look the same to me. What do you guys think? Is this a small date?
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2008 : 22:31:09
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No help here.I was going to start throwing my 60 and 70's into the 82 box until I know better.
Derek |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1805 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2008 : 22:34:51
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| Looks like a large date to me since the 7 drops below the 0 (they are even across the top on the small date). |
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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Miser-stro
Penny Sorter Member
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 Posted - 03/19/2008 : 00:07:27
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Yep, looks like a LG Date for the above reason.
A 7x-10x Loupe is very handy for this type of stuff, and coin inspection in general if you don't already own one. |
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Posted - 03/19/2008 : 11:45:22
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| yep, its a LD, there is a good write up on ebay in the forum section about small and large date 1970s. nice close up pictures. its hard to tell unless you hold both side by side |
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wheeler_dealer
Penny Collector Member
USA
402 Posts |
Posted - 03/19/2008 : 11:48:04
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Loophole29,
I don't know anything about the differences. I would suggest hauling it to your local coin shop and telling the guy that you have an offer and wanted his opinion. If he offers you a significant amount over normal price you may be onto something.
Congratulations if it is a small date. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2008 : 12:20:25
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| LD.. my boss gets Small date fever on these all the time. There are several ways to tell.. usually the easiest is to look for a weak/mushy LIBERTY. Good picture! |
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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Loophole29
Penny Sorter Member
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Posted - 03/19/2008 : 20:01:39
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Rats. Thought I had one. Oh well.
Thanks for all your help guys! |
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aboxaweek
Penny Collector Member
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2008 : 22:54:26
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so how can you really tell???
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/19/2008 : 23:49:27
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| That link that RAlex put up is the best way to tell.. really good pictures of both there. |
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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Art Tatum
Penny Collector Member
USA
400 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2008 : 11:44:30
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| ok,I found 20 of them over the past few months. where can I cash in? |
my machine is running! |
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Know Common Cents
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 03/21/2008 : 12:50:48
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| I was confused about that for some time, too. When I found one with the level numbers and confirmed with a local dealer that I had a small date example, I keep that in a 2 X 2 flip to check against others where there might be a question. Certainly not as obvious as the large and small dates of the 1960 cents. |
Here in Wisconsin, we have some of the highest property and gasoline taxes in the US. We're squeezed so much, I have to make my daughter wear penny boxes for shoes. At least she has an endless supply. |
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