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G Powerbuck
Penny Collector Member
USA
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 Posted - 04/14/2009 : 20:24:16
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I just wanted to start a thread for all those other hand sorters out there. This is a place to post all those finds that you spend so much time looking for, and when you get discouraged you can just look here and think "Why not me" and then keep on looking. Also if you find an error coin and have a question about it feel free to ask and I'll try to help.
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G Powerbuck
Penny Collector Member
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2009 : 20:38:22
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I'll start by posting my finds for the year.
I have found
8 2000 Wide AM pennies worth about $2 each
1 1984 with a major die crack going through Lincolns head
1 1987 S proof penny worth about $4
and my best find so far a 1999 wide AM worth about $300. |
Edited by - G Powerbuck on 04/15/2009 11:22:08 |
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MatLock
Penny Pincher Member
USA
122 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2009 : 20:40:27
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Nice! I have a filled die penny, 1972-D, 2000 wide AM, and one 1998 wide AM. If only I knew that the 2008 wide AM existed, thanks for mentioning that. They might be easier to find too.
Edit: Ah, and a clipped planchet, not major |
Edited by - MatLock on 04/14/2009 20:40:54 |
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2009 : 20:43:24
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| I have not heard of the 2008 wide AM also maybe it was a typo?? We want pics if its a 2008 |
Inquiring minds want to know |
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Flbandit
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
851 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2009 : 20:58:39
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| I have a few blank planchets, and a few off center strikes. |
Are you throwing that out? |
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G Powerbuck
Penny Collector Member
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2009 : 07:40:25
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Sorry it was a typo, it is a 2000. I have been trying to do this on my phone (I get internet free for the first month) and it is difficult to post. I think I'm gonna stick to using the computer, because I find it to be much easier.
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Edited by - G Powerbuck on 04/15/2009 11:25:27 |
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chris6084
Penny Collector Member
303 Posts |
Posted - 04/15/2009 : 17:47:06
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| I got a penny with no date, and a 1980 S, and a 1990 S that looks like it was just taken out of the mint set. |
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chant1970
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 04/15/2009 : 21:00:09
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Chris6084
“I got a penny with no date”
A Lincoln cent with no date, is it a filled die error? I don’t remember anyone on the forum having found one of those.
Congratulations.
Chant1970
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chris6084
Penny Collector Member
303 Posts |
Posted - 04/16/2009 : 21:34:09
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Originally posted by chant1970
Chris6084
“I got a penny with no date”
A Lincoln cent with no date, is it a filled die error? I don’t remember anyone on the forum having found one of those.
Congratulations.
Chant1970
It was not a filled die, there was just nothing where the date was. I do not know if somebody machined it off or something allthough there was no evidence of any tampering.
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Posted - 04/17/2009 : 13:43:39
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This year I've found the following error and variety coins:
1 1983 ddr
1 1995 ddo
4 1972 ddo
9 1998 wide am
5 2000 wide am
2 blank planchets
3 brass cents
Keep looking because they are definitely out there.
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1112 Posts |
Posted - 04/17/2009 : 18:20:01
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Originally posted by zmemarine
3 brass cents
Keep looking because they are definitely out there.
Please elaborate on the Brass Cents.
I've found several yellow Pennies and would like to know how I can tell if they are from brass. |
There's profit if you melt things!!
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Posted - 04/21/2009 : 20:24:57
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Today I found my second 1999 type II wide AM cent. I tried to sell my 1st one to a coin dealer and he said not interested. What are they worth and where can they be sold?
The Trezurhunter. |
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G Powerbuck
Penny Collector Member
USA
256 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 18:41:55
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I found 1 more 2000 wide AM,
The 1999 wide am is very rare. The way to tell how much it is worth is to look at the condition. Recently on eBay, one in beat up less than AU condition sold for $80. My local coin dealer said that the one I found that is in AU condition is worth about $300. I will have it professionally graded, if I decide to try to sell it. |
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 21:36:20
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Please elaborate on the Brass Cents
The brass cents are 95% copper 5% zinc
The bronze cents are 95% copper 5% tin amd zinc
1864–1942= bronze
1943= zinc coated steel
1944–1946= brass
edit**1946–1962= bronze should be brass not bronze i think.
1962–1982= brass
1982– present= zinc |
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1112 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 22:03:25
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quote:
Originally posted by daviscfad
quote:
Please elaborate on the Brass Cents
The brass cents are 95% copper 5% zinc
The bronze cents are 95% copper 5% tin amd zinc
1864–1942= bronze
1943= zinc coated steel
1944–1946= brass
1946–1962= bronze
1962–1982= brass
1982– present= zinc
So that would explain why some of my '62 to '82 Cents would look more yellower than some others of the same vintage?
Different aging/patina?
I've been saving some mid 80's Pennies that look more yellow than others, too. (NOT the gold plated ones you find every now and again.) |
There's profit if you melt things!!
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misteroman
Administrator
USA
2565 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 22:24:48
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| LOL what about those yellow 83 pennies that we all get.?What are they about? |
Buying CU cents!!!! Paying 1.2 unlimited amounts wanted. Can pick up if near Ohio area. |
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 22:31:06
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| i think there are some copper 83's but they are rare |
Inquiring minds want to know |
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CoinHunter53562
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1805 Posts |
Posted - 04/22/2009 : 23:30:12
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| Maybe 6 or so 1998 wide americas, and 2 or 3 2000 wide americas....thats it. |
My hobby: collecting real money 1 copper cent or nickel at a time.
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jadedragon
Administrator
Canada
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Posted - 04/23/2009 : 03:29:31
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Originally posted by daviscfad
i think there are some copper 83's but they are rare
No one here (or anywhere I know off) has found a copper 83. You can dream about it though :) |
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NotABigDeal
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2009 : 06:11:49
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Originally posted by daviscfad
i think there are some copper 83's but they are rare
And if you have one you are rich....
Deal |
Live free or die.
Plain and simple.
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1112 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2009 : 18:42:23
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I've bounced so many '83's listening for that Cu ring that I've given up.
I still turn them over to look for doubling, though. |
There's profit if you melt things!!
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daviscfad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1664 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2009 : 22:35:25
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| i have never looked for copper 83 but i do look for the DDR |
Inquiring minds want to know |
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Posted - 04/25/2009 : 18:20:32
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| I just hit over 200K on my sorter and my favorite find was a copper blank planchet. I really thought it was a great find, but it appears that many of you have found some of them as well. I put it in my personal coin collection. |
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