Popular Post EagleRJO Posted August 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) There seems to be a rash of people posting YT click-bait get-rich-quick "parking lot coins" as I think @Hoghead515 called it, which cracked me up. Is it always like that? Anyway, his humor got me thinking I would do a quick short set just for fun of coins I could find in parking lots with 3 of each 1C thru $1 coins with the best, the worst and something in between, kinda like a "low ball set", and call it "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". I think the challenging ones are going to be finding half-dollars and dollars as they prolly get scooped immediately by ppl. Anyway, here is my first shot at the 1C coins from looking while I was out and about earlier today. [Okay, yea I may have too much free time on my hands, but I do enjoy the humorous side of things sometimes, and they are raw coins. ] Edited June 21, 2023 by EagleRJO Hoghead515, GoldBear150, Mr.Bill347 and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CoinJockey73 Posted August 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 Fantastic thread! I have a 1964 "parking lot" dime somewhere. I'll post when i locate. Great idea! Mr.Bill347, EagleRJO and Hoghead515 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Coinbuf Posted August 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Your Late!! I put this together a couple of years ago, but you are correct that the half and dollar are hard to come by. Edited August 16, 2022 by Coinbuf The Neophyte Numismatist, CoinJockey73, EagleRJO and 5 others 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 9:30 PM, Coinbuf said: I put this together a couple of years ago Nice! Are those your actual finds? You def have some "ugly" winners. 😉 CoinJockey73 and Coinbuf 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lem E Posted August 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 J P M, EagleRJO, CoinJockey73 and 3 others 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1955 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 what if that parking lot coin was say a 1982 sml date copper what then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 6:43 PM, EagleRJO said: Nice! Are those your actual finds? You def have some "ugly" winners. 😉 Yes, I own a vending machine company so I see a few "oddities" now and then like the confetti nickel. But most of those I actually did find on the ground, the dime is the weak link so far, that one looks much too good for the set. I'm still on the hunt for a "better" dime and of course the half and dollar, just a fun set to keep the juices flowing. Hoghead515 and EagleRJO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) On 8/15/2022 at 11:19 PM, Coinbuf said: ... the dime is the weak link so far, that one looks much too good for the set. Yea, I think you need to "improve" on the dime in the set. Btw, I posted all small date or error pennies worth thousands ... you guys just haven't realized it yet. Edited August 16, 2022 by EagleRJO Hoghead515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CoinJockey73 Posted August 16, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2022 For your consideration, may i present, my 1964D "parking lot" dime. Found in circulation. EagleRJO, Hoghead515 and Lem E 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EagleRJO Posted August 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 5:31 AM, CoinJockey73 said: For your consideration, may i present, my 1964D "parking lot" dime. Found in circulation. I think you have either the "bad" or "ugly" parking lot dime winner so far. On 8/15/2022 at 9:30 PM, Coinbuf said: Your Late!! I put this together a couple of years ago ... Well, I guess the idea isn't as original as I initially thought. But I wasn't on the board then, and I came up with the short set idea and super catchy set name of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Now where is that pat yourself on the back emoji. Coinbuf, Rummy13 and CoinJockey73 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 8:32 PM, EagleRJO said: I think you have either the "bad" or "ugly" parking lot dime winner so far. Well, I guess the idea isn't as original as I initially thought. But I wasn't on the board then, and I came up with the short set idea and super catchy set name of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Now where is that pat yourself on the back emoji. People forget, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I for one, think it's a great idea, old, and new. I hope the dime makes the final cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 This one may be good for this thread. I have had this forever and yes, this is how it was when I got it. Way before I even collected coins. Coinbuf and CoinJockey73 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 9:30 PM, Coinbuf said: I can't attend the party.....I'm watching "60 Minutes" !!! Coinbuf and CoinJockey73 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EagleRJO Posted August 17, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 10:25 PM, Lem E said: This one may be good for this thread. I have had this forever and yes, this is how it was when I got it. Way before I even collected coins. I think that's a good candidate for a finalist in the "Bad" Nickel category. Looks like we may have to select a 3-person panel of "Parking Lot Coin Experts" to judge these. I vote for Coinbuf to be one since he has the OG parking lot set, and CoinJockey73 since all he collects are parking lot coins [duck ... totally kidding]. Rummy13, Lem E and CoinJockey73 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) On 8/16/2022 at 11:51 PM, EagleRJO said: I think that's a good candidate for a finalist in the "Bad" Nickel category. Looks like we may have to select a 3-person panel of "Parking Lot Coin Experts" to judge these. I vote for Coinbuf to be one since he has the OG parking lot set, and CoinJockey73 since all he collects are parking lot coins [duck ... totally kidding]. I certainly appreciate the nod, but I'm in no way qualified to judge anything. And i take zero offense in saying i collect parking lot coins, i do! But I've also found some sweet stuff, too! Life is full of these highs and lows. Very few creamy middles. Enjoy the day, everyone! Edited August 17, 2022 by CoinJockey73 EagleRJO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/16/2022 at 10:25 PM, Lem E said: This one may be good for this thread. I have had this forever and yes, this is how it was when I got it. Way before I even collected coins. Pics 1 & 2 i thought, meh, I've seen worse, then pic 3. You're in! Lem E and EagleRJO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 11:19 PM, Coinbuf said: Yes, I own a vending machine company so I see a few "oddities" now and then like the confetti nickel. But most of those I actually did find on the ground, the dime is the weak link so far, that one looks much too good for the set. I'm still on the hunt for a "better" dime and of course the half and dollar, just a fun set to keep the juices flowing. I can easily replace that dime for you, if you'd like. It'll be clad though, sorry. Just pm me your address and I'll drop one in the mail. It may take a day or two to find the right one, but I'll get one out to you. Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 17, 2022 Author Share Posted August 17, 2022 On 8/17/2022 at 4:33 AM, CoinJockey73 said: Pics 1 & 2 i thought, meh, I've seen worse, then pic 3. You're in! Yea, pic 3 sealed the deal for me too. And I so want to scoop the attached road rash coin from eBay to be a finalist in the $1 "BAD" category. Then again, it would get disqualified for not having been found it in a parking lot. CoinJockey73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I found a '64 nickel and bicentennial quarter, today, but since it's been done, i tossed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Okay, here is my next 3-coin addition to the road rashed "Good, Bad and Ugly" Parking Lot Coin Set with 1964(P), 2014-P and 1916(P) DDO nickels ... I am still working on dimes and quarters (have one or 2 "winners") but have not found ANY half dollar or dollar coins. I think those are gonna be tough and take some time. Edited August 26, 2022 by EagleRJO CoinJockey73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 3:08 PM, EagleRJO said: Okay, here is my next 3-coin addition to the road rashed "Good, Bad and Ugly" Parking Lot Coin Set with 1964(P), 2014-P and 1916(P) DDO ... I am still working on dimes and quarters but have not found ANY half dollar or dollar coins. I think those are gonna be tough and take some time. What's the date on the one all the way to the right? You have quite a few parking lot nickels in your neighborhood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldhoopster Posted August 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2022 Found these while jogging EagleRJO, Coinbuf and CoinJockey73 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 6:06 PM, CoinJockey73 said: What's the date on the one all the way to the right? 1916 from under the scope, no visible mint mark I could see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 7:51 PM, Oldhoopster said: Found these while jogging Man, why can't I find quarters like that? Some ppl have all the luck! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 9:53 PM, EagleRJO said: 1916 from under the scope, no visible mint mark I could see. The Indian is facing the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) On 8/26/2022 at 12:02 AM, Just Bob said: The Indian is facing the wrong way. Well, somebody picked it up that I was just kidding with it being a 1916(P) DDO, as that would be a rare find [$5,000 for G4]. I think CoinJockey had a little idea when he did a double take on the date posted. The date is actually totally obliterated and unreadable. Edited August 26, 2022 by EagleRJO CoinJockey73 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoinJockey73 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 (edited) On 8/26/2022 at 2:13 AM, EagleRJO said: I think CoinJockey had a little idea Nope. You're far too kind. Blank stare. Edited August 27, 2022 by CoinJockey73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/15/2022 at 10:13 PM, Phil1955 said: what if that parking lot coin was say a 1982 sml date copper what then It’s amazing how many SUPPOSED 1982-D small date copper cents are road rash / parking lot coins. It’s like someone took hundreds of them and spread them on streets and byways. EagleRJO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 On 8/25/2022 at 6:51 PM, Oldhoopster said: Found these while jogging The phasers were clearly set on “kill”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 8/26/2022 at 7:03 PM, VKurtB said: On 8/15/2022 at 11:13 PM, Phil1955 said: It’s amazing how many SUPPOSED 1982-D small date copper cents are road rash / parking lot coins. Or hidden is bank bags of pennies like these at 3x face value, $110 mark-up, plus shipping. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
