wheat penny resurrection

BBN

yeah, yeah, I called it a penny. Anyway, I've noticed I have gotten a lot more of these in change lately. The last few years I may have found one every few months. Now I'm finding them in change evey few weeks and for the first time ever I got them on back to back days. Yesterday at McDonald's I got a 1945. Nice chocolate color, probably VF25. Today, I filled up my tank at a local gas station and received a 1952 in F-VF condition. Is it possible that jars and hoards of these things are being released by people who are being affected by the economy??

Zulu

I have noticed more in change lately. I think people are dumping coin jars that have been laying around for years.

I recently got the following cents in change.

1929 s fine
1955 xf Not a double die
1944 fine
1919 good


and a dateless Buffalo Nickel.

Have not rec'd any silver quarters or dimes.

GrumpyEd

<< <i> Is it possible that jars and hoards of these things are being released by people who are being affected by the economy?? >>



I think you're right. Same reason they don't need a normal size mintage of 09 coins.

BBN

Yeah, my wife got a 1917 in change a few months ago. I am 38 and had NEVER got a cent that old in change.

This is getting me interested in doing a whitman folder of wheaties found in change. See what I can build strictly in change over a 5 year period.

fc

they have always been there floating around for those to see if they
just opened their eyes and look in my opinion. i was finding more
before the economy tanked compared to the last few months.

everyone's experience will differ of course.

BBN

Yeah, my experience has been that I've found much more the last several months. Of course that may just be coincidence. Either way, I love finding them.

tjc2120

finding wheats in circulation = BBN's parade

fc = rain

i have found more too, plus a silver jefferson in vf condition

ziggy29

I too have seen more of them recently. I suspect I'll see another wheat cent in change before I see anything dated 2009.

fc

<< <i>finding wheats in circulation = BBN's parade

fc = rain

i have found more too, plus a silver jefferson in vf condition >>



what in the world are you talking about? rain? how was my post
considered negative? whatever. i guess i need to use more smileys
and hop around like a little kid on a sugar high to fit in around here.

i have an album for wheats and have been looking and pulling them
out of circulation for the last few years. my box of dupes is getting
quite full with the pride of the group being a dirty low grade 1909.

mikeyg

hey laugh if you want to but I have been picking up coins on the street...dropped and cast aside.In the last six months the treasures included a 1994 proof quarter..a worn 1910 cent reverse side almost wiped away......a 1920 s in at least fine condition and a cent that I thought was a 1980 something because it was red with alot of luster but it was in fact a 1947 d when I buy a camera I will post pictures.Keep searching your change.

tjc2120

<< <i>

<< <i>finding wheats in circulation = BBN's parade

fc = rain

i have found more too, plus a silver jefferson in vf condition >>



what in the world are you talking about? rain? how was my post
considered negative? whatever. i guess i need to use more smileys
and hop around like a little kid on a sugar high to fit in around here.

i have an album for wheats and have been looking and pulling them
out of circulation for the last few years. my box of dupes is getting
quite full with the pride of the group being a dirty low grade 1909. >>




my bad fc, you're right - any implied negativity was probably introduced by me
please don't change on my account - no emoticon needed

coinandcurrency242

As a cashier, I come across wheat pennies every few rolls. Every now and than I see a buffelo nickel. In addition, people are starting to buy things with 1950's currency!

MsMorrisine

I've not seen a buffalo nickel in several decades.

did get a 20 Merc some years ago.


I might have to get a job as a bank teller now.

tjkillian

Just earlier this week I found a 1920 and a 1934. I hope chain cents start making a come back next.

BBN

I got a 1948 D a couple of weeks ago with a lot of the green crud on it. How do I get that off. Hopefully not Musinex.


Now, I'm hoping people get so desperate that I start getting some Saints in change.

garsmith

resurrection, ya thats the right word they have raise a coin that by all rights should be dead.

sumnom

I haven't seen any in about a year or so.

BXBOY143

<< <i>I have noticed more in change lately. I think people are dumping coin jars that have been laying around for years.

I recently got the following cents in change.

1929 s fine
1955 xf Not a double die
1944 fine
1919 good


and a dateless Buffalo Nickel.

Have not rec'd any silver quarters or dimes. >>





1955 xf Not a double die <--------that would have been
a real

ressikanflute

I recently searched about 40,000 Lincoln circulated bank rolls looking for Wide and Close AM. I averaged about 1 wheatie per roll.

InternetJunky

<< <i>I recently searched about 40,000 Lincoln circulated bank rolls looking for Wide and Close AM. I averaged about 1 wheatie per roll. >>



Any success with those AMs?

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i>

<< <i>I recently searched about 40,000 Lincoln circulated bank rolls looking for Wide and Close AM. I averaged about 1 wheatie per roll. >>



Any success with those AMs? >>


They seem to be an unwanted item.
I own 6% of all PCGS graded specimens dated 2000.
Success comes after they tone ....LOL

ressikanflute

I've found a few 2000p and 1998p, and a single 1999p. Just happened to glance at my wife's proof set and it's a '99s Close AM.

I'll still keep looking. It's fun to look for other varieties.

Suprisingly, DDO or DDR's of any kind. Still got another 15K to search before I give it up.

I'll buy any 1992 p or d mint Close AM if yall are looking to unload...