are wheat pennies worth saving
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07/27/20 08:50 PM
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trapper10/22
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I have 100+ of these things that are avg pocket change condition. Are they worth anything or is it just an unprofitable hobby saving them? Anyone ever tried to sell them?
I love collecting junk 2007 silverado rclb 1960 towmotor 1989 cheyenne 4x4 1975 C10 (no quema cuhh) 1981 K10 (non starter)
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: trapper10/22]
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07/27/20 08:56 PM
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Yup....they have copper in them...the new ones have zinc
It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: DRF]
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07/27/20 09:49 PM
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Double check to see if you have a 1943. I believe I do. Can I retire tomorrow?
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: trapper10/22]
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07/27/20 09:57 PM
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Pennies minted before 1982 are worth $.0184 in copper.
When the same man, or set of men, holds the sword and the purse, there is an end of liberty. George Mason.
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: trapper10/22]
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07/27/20 10:14 PM
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Depends on the date and mint mark most are worth under .10 but some depending on date and mint can be quite valuable
�Everything in excess! To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites. Moderation is for monks.� ― Robert A. Heinlein
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: trapper10/22]
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07/27/20 10:29 PM
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I better go through my old pennies because I thought I had some WWII steel pennies.
I have nothing clever to put here.
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: trapper10/22]
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07/27/20 10:48 PM
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Think it was the 1909svdb that was really worth a lot. Tom
If my feet aren't wet,I must not be trapping. Tom Olson MTA life member#100,also WTA life member
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Re: are wheat pennies worth saving
[Re: martentrapper]
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07/28/20 12:09 PM
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Think it was the 1909svdb that was really worth a lot. Tom Tom is correct. Yes he is.
We are told not to judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but are told to judge all gunowners by the actions of a few.
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