Because fewer people saved unopened rolls of 1997 cents. There was nothing special about them to prompt people to save them. Everyone in the...
I love the site damninteresting.com I'm always reading their great articles and learning neat things. They have a challenge coin they give to...
Seems I need to "up my game" so to speak.
Of course there are other varieties you can search for but that is a solid list of the most striking IMO. Also learing about how different...
My suggestion is to look at this list and then look up additional information and puctures of them on other sites....
The world famous parking lot die mint error
Same. These threads always make me a little jealous.
No, it's numismatist nitpicking :P Ever been friends with a grammar nazi?
September fools!
I personally think ALL coins will eventually be worth a premium. The question is one of when, not if. No one back in the day ever thought their...
I love when people call them pennies, you're always bound to show up and post a delightful picture :P
I don't think they will remain at mere face value, I think that view is a little pessimistic. I also don't think they're going to be worth enough...
It looks like it wants to gently caress the denomination.
I'm glad you found that instead of me. I'm one of those people who can't help but pick their scabs lol
Oh yeah for sure, varieties are another big reason. But wheats are what got me started and still the closest to my heart.
Put it in a jar with other copper pennies. That way if the US government ever lifts the pennymelt ban you can cash in on its copper value. Or if...
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I don't see anything either, but then again the pictures are kinda blurry and I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be looking for...
Thanks hiddendragon. I especially like that 5 pence from St. Helena & Ascencion, since my given name is Jonathan.
Wheats are the main reason I search pennies.
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