So. I'm new to the coin world..I found a huge collection while cleaning my grandma's basement. I do not know why my grandpa had this bag from the Philadelphia mint. 1960. All pennys. Never used? I've gathered there are different date sizes. Would anyone be willing to explain a few things to me..he has thousands of coins. From 1929 thru 1964. All Pennys. And a case of dimes. I would like to know if they are worth keeping. I have pictures if it would help. I have a ton of questions. If anyone is willing to help a newbie out. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Welcome to Coin Talk. If the 1960 cents are small dates then they are worth quite a premium. If large dates, they're not worth much. Post a photo and we can easily tell you if you have a small or large date.
There are soo many I don't know which ones to post . What could he have been looking for on 1964D penny? Thanks for the answers BTW. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Those are all large date Denver mint. Both large and small dates are common from Denver. The small date from Philadelphia is the only one that brings a premium. Not sure what he was looking for, but 1960D was a year that had lots of repunched mintmarks.
1960 from Philadelphia. That would explain this bag then how exciting! I have more coins then I even know what to do with. Can you tell me what 1944s and 1964d are all about. He seemed to have abundance in these years as well. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
What do you think? Are these worth keeping or should we put them back in circulation? My grandma and I have a difference in opinions......1960p keep all?, some? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Just a few more. I don't think I would know a small date if I saw one or not, they all look the same to me, any one see something I'm not? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
Those are all large dates, but I wouldn't put them back into circulation. Rolls of uncirculated 1960 cents will command a premium even if they aren't small dates. They'll sell for around a buck a roll.
1000 uncirculated cents are only $10 cashed in. The copper value of them has to be about 2c each, although it is illegal to melt them for the copper. I think you should put them aside for now, purchase a small date specimen to use as a comparison coin. Get a combination loupe (magnifying glass 10 and 30 power) to study for errors. I don't think these coins will make you rich, but it can be a worth while hobby. The 1944 cents have a RPM (repunched mint mark) variety that has a D over S error variety, that uncirculated can have hundreds of dollars in value. To compare coins for errors, I suggest visiting coppercoins.com and doing a die variety search. Good luck
I will keep them for my 5 year old son. He will enjoy them one day . I would like to send those of you who have helped me out, a few of which ever year, mint you like. .i have them all just about at least 1941 thru 64.. uncirculated and we'll used, the value of these coins doesn't matter to me, I just find them fascinating and can see why my grandpa did too..thank you for all your kindness and for taking time out of your days, to make mine. It is greatly appreciated. If you would like to have a souvenir, or have been looking for a year/mint..let me know and I will happily share my grandpa's collection with you. I don't see how we could keep them all and I'd like some of you to enjoy them too. If possible maybe look at a few more pictures and tell me what you think.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
