Caught a 2009 Lincoln Cent the other day. I had to pause to think when I saw a 2009 caught from change. It’s been a while.
I like building roll sets of cents and nickels.
I wasn’t aware of the S mint production until a couple of years ago. Now I’m looking!
On another note, this thread broke 250,000 views. Pretty decent traffic. I’m hoping that the trend continues or picks up. Lots of interesting...
The first impaired proof I received was an S mint state quarter. Still had the proof luster although dinged and scratched. I think that there were...
You nailed it for me. I thought my excessive work schedule was to blame for my sleeplessness but now that you mentioned it, it was probably the...
I’m holding out for a return of 2 cent and 3 cent denominations. ;-)
Caught this in change this morning - [ATTACH]
My dad's birth year. I always enjoy finding a date that reflects a past event.
PS - the washer by far creates most of the “mint” errors. 95% are made there.
Agree it’s a stain.
If not ink, maybe laser etching.
I’m pretty good at checking pockets…I keep the change! ;-) But, while I do most of the laundry, I don’t do all of it. So I find a few “mint”...
I do a two step. I use a lighted magnifying loop to do a sort. After that, I will run select dates/mms under my AmScope microscope. Like you, I...
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Caught another one in change…not rare though. Indeed it’s a very common run. [ATTACH]
The 1939 S is my favorite there. But flip the 2022 Jefferson and check the doorway for a DDR. You never know…
Interesting question. Interesting response. I enjoy bits/moments like these. It works the brain and the norms.
I got a nicely toned Lincoln in my change. Without my glasses, I can’t make out the date. I flipped it hoping to see wheat…but a Memorial...
Hi Shirley - here’s something to keep in mind: older coins worked harder than newer coins. This is in part because coins had buying power....
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