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newbiecollectornewbiecollector Posts: 2,992
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Back begging for help. I asked this question on the light side, but as usual I didn't get a reply.

"I don't collect US coins but I got the following question in my forum:

Today i saw a 1954s US penny with the term Breen 2211 on the holder

What does that term mean excatly?

I think Breen is a known dealer but I could totally wrong.

Anyone willing to help me answer this question?"

Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day!
1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003

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Wayne
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  • SYRACUSIANSYRACUSIAN Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭✭
    Walter Breen is (among others) the author of the monumental US coins encyclopaedia.


    Wayne, congrats for your new grandson. image



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  • newbiecollectornewbiecollector Posts: 2,992
    TY D....

    I have been blessed again
    Becoming informed but still trying to learn every day!
    1-Dammit Boy Oct 14,2003

    International Coins
    "A work in progress"


    Wayne
    eBay registered name:
    Hard_ Search (buyer/bidder, a small time seller)
    e-mail: wayne.whatley@gmail.com
  • AuldFartteAuldFartte Posts: 4,597 ✭✭✭✭
    Wayne, Walter Breen attempted to get the numismatic community to use his coin numbering system (ala Sheldon numbers for large cents, Cohen numbers for half cents, etc.) but is was a complete failure. Very few collectors ever use Breen numbers. Looks like the coin in question came from someone who actually used them, though.

    And congratulations from me, too!!! image
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    Tom, formerly in Albuquerque, NM.
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