For The Next Generation....

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  1. rhendricks2020

    rhendricks2020 Active Member

    So today at work I was cashing out one of my cashiers today and I looked in the penny cup and spotted one of the most BEAUTIFULLY near uncirculated 1958 D Wheat Pennies I have EVER SEEN! This one was a true knockout of a gem.

    I showed one of my other coworkers (he is 21) the penny, and the look on his face was one of true awe. He has started a collection of his own after many talks with me about my collection. When he saw this stunning penny, he asked me if he could have it.

    AARRGG!!

    This gorgeous gem, this near proof perfect wheat (yes, I know that proof wheats were minted in Philadelphia, not Denver) that would easily put ANY of my 1958 D Red Wheats to shame..... *sigh* what could I do. His excitement at seeing the coin was rivaled only by mine, how could I deny him a chance to pick up one of these found in the wild?

    So today I gave a budding coin collector one of the most stunning wheat pennies I have ever found, knowing that this find today will keep his excitement of collecting going long after I am gone..... For The Next Generation!
     
    rhendricks2020, Aug 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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  3. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Your unselfish generosity will no doubt fuel the drive of a collector in the infant stages of development. Bravo!
     
    green18, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    ksmooter61, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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  5. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    A fine gesture @rhendricks2020 . . . unrivaled even by that cent you discovered today.

    A while back you planted the seed . . . today you fertilized the sapling.
     
    ToughCOINS, Aug 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    A penny saved is a penny earned, right!
     
    Mr.Q, Aug 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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  7. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    I would have rock, paper, scissored him. And if I won I'd have gifted it to him anyway.
     
    masterswimmer, Aug 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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  8. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Nice touch. How about 3 card Monty? That would be entertaining also. :smuggrin:
     
    SensibleSal66, Aug 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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