Popular Post VKurtB Posted October 29, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 29, 2019 Yesterday I was at my neighborhood "fancy shmancy" upscale urban grocery, and I was paying with Apple Pay from my checking account, when I noticed the aforementioned "give a penny, take a penny" bin on the counter. It was packed with what was probably the most gorgeous brand new cents I've ever seen! I'm going back today an paying cash and going to be a cent or two short and see what they are. Tridmn, KarenHolcomb and Marquez-Collector 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquez-Collector Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Do it, Maybe Post the best looking one from the bunch and maybe say what grade you think it is. I am quite curious and would be a good learning opportunity to hone our grading skills. KarenHolcomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridmn Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, VKurtB said: Yesterday I was at my neighborhood "fancy shmancy" upscale urban grocery, and I was paying with Apple Pay from my checking account, when I noticed the aforementioned "give a penny, take a penny" bin on the counter. It was packed with what was probably the most gorgeous brand new cents I've ever seen! I'm going back today an paying cash and going to be a cent or two short and see what they are. These arent new, but 2 of my favorites. Especially the 77 Edited October 29, 2019 by Tridmn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridmn Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 Wouldn't let me rotate them. Sorry they are sideways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridmn Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 12:56 PM, KarenHolcomb said: Ooohhhmmmmmm.....3x. All of you. Right now. Lol! @Tridmn if you're looking at 2019's be sure to look for the ones without a neck. They are calling them the 'floating head'. Is this what you are referring to, coat touching his hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 23 hours ago, Tridmn said: Is this what you are referring to, coat touching his hair? Nah. It's like the he'd is actually floating. You can Google it for an image. 2019 Floating Head Cent. Tridmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 On 10/29/2019 at 10:41 AM, Dukemnm said: Do it, Maybe Post the best looking one from the bunch and maybe say what grade you think it is. I am quite curious and would be a good learning opportunity to hone our grading skills. On 10/29/2019 at 9:45 AM, VKurtB said: Yesterday I was at my neighborhood "fancy shmancy" upscale urban grocery, and I was paying with Apple Pay from my checking account, when I noticed the aforementioned "give a penny, take a penny" bin on the counter. It was packed with what was probably the most gorgeous brand new cents I've ever seen! I'm going back today an paying cash and going to be a cent or two short and see what they are. You wouldn't dare? Lol! Heck, I check the bowl each time I'm in Hobart and take all the coppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridmn Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, KarenHolcomb said: Nah. It's like the he'd is actually floating. You can Google it for an image. 2019 Floating Head Cent. Ok tyvm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tridmn Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, KarenHolcomb said: You wouldn't dare? Lol! Heck, I check the bowl each time I'm in Hobart and take all the coppers. Scroll up and look at the 77 I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquez-Collector Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 11 hours ago, KarenHolcomb said: You can Google it for an image. 2019 Floating Head Cent. Is it only the Philadelphia mint? we don't very many Philly's in the west coast. mostly Denver mint. Tridmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Doesn't really matter since it is just the result of an over polished die. Happens in a lot of years, probably all of them and probably at both mints. Not something I'd pay more than a quarter for, and I'd be hard pressed to pay that much. Marquez-Collector 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenHolcomb Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 On 11/1/2019 at 11:40 AM, Dukemnm said: Is it only the Philadelphia mint? we don't very many Philly's in the west coast. mostly Denver mint. Idk? I guess it's about who's into what. I found one sold on Pic Click in August for $26. Not too bad. Found several sold on ebay but idk what they sold for. So i guess it's like any other error, ie the 1-legged buffalo Nickel or the extra cactus AZ Quarter, it'll either be a hit or it won't, but it is still selling for quite mark up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I've often said that the "classic" method of error/variety collecting bears little resemblance to the more modern way that subspecialty is being practiced, and whether the new way works out or not financially depends on how much "demand" for them that can be stirred up. KarenHolcomb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...