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blackrams
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APR 18, 05:44 PM
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Any Numismatics Here?
Came across a coin that may or may not have some value.
It's a 1862 US copper Penny. To me it's in pretty good condition, but, that doesn't mean much. Just my opinion. It's about the size of a half dollar.
Not sure if I should drill a hole in it and make it into a unique key fob or give it to my new grandson for it's potential value down the road.
Edited: It seems this coin was last produced in 1857 (at least coins that look like it) so, we're thinking it may read 1852. I'll be damned if I know. Shrug........
Rams[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 04-18-2023).]
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TheDigitalAlchemist
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APR 20, 05:08 PM
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Don't drill a hole in it, you sillyhead!
Briefly florping around online, I see that it's either worth 20-30 bucks, 200-300 bucks, or a lot more if its one of the "rare" ones.
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blackrams
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APR 20, 05:15 PM
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Took some advice from a friend and let the coin sit in ketchup for a few hours. I’m now advised that is not a good idea but, it did clean up the tarnished coin.
Giving it to my Seven Month old grandson. Might be worth something someday.
Rams
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maryjane
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APR 20, 07:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Took some advice from a friend and let the coin sit in ketchup for a few hours. I’m now advised that is not a good idea but, it did clean up the tarnished coin.
Giving it to my Seven Month old grandson. Might be worth something someday.
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That's a good decision nowadays, since you can't buy anything anymore for a penny... In my day, penny gumball machines were still common.
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TheDigitalAlchemist
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APR 21, 10:58 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
"...or give it to my new grandson"
Giving it to my Seven Month old grandson.
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Me: NOOO! He'll EAT it! 
That's the move. just stick it inna box so it doesn't get lost.
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