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Old Buff nickel found in change

McBeeMcBee Posts: 92
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My granddaughter (she's 9) phoned a bit ago to say she'd found it and would I like it. So I drove over to see it. It's dirty, but there are enough parts not covered with gunk to identify it as a buff. The date is completely obliterated and the buff's skin is as smooth as . . .

But the look on her face when she handed it to me -- priceless.

I'm blown away by what many of you pay for your gorgeous pieces, and I'm truly in love with this hobby where even a nickel that is worth a nickel can cause excitement.



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  • WhiteTornadoWhiteTornado Posts: 2,102 ✭✭✭
    Congrats to your granddaughter on the find. That is one of the coolest things about coin collecting, when you find something "neat" in pocket change. Last year I found a Roosie with a decent doubled edge. I also set aside any coins I find which have been through a rough life: corroded, painted on one side, etc. I've got one Jefferson which is corroded and also bloated; not sure how someone managed that.
  • CardsFanCardsFan Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭
    Cool story and nice eye by your granddaughter image

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