traviswells
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i found a 1914 wheatie today im cleaning it now what do i need to look for?
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1914 wheatie
- Thread starter traviswells
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lazyaussie
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that's a nice old coin Travis 
i don"t know what you looking for though ??? a bit more info & we may be able to help
i don"t know what you looking for though ??? a bit more info & we may be able to helpUncle Willy
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It's not a matter of looking it's a matter of finding.
Bill
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traviswells
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i thought it was a key date sorry
Tesoro-CoinShooter
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The 1914-D is one of the key dates to the series. The big one of course in the 1909-s V.D.B. The other keys are the 1909-S , 1922 plain ( No 1922 pennies were minted in Philidelphia , but there was a die error in denver where the "D" got weak then it went away completely resulting in the 1922 Plain.) , and the 1931-S. The early teen "S" mintmarks are worth above average anlong with the 1924-D. I'm just going from memory because I'm at work right now , but I think I got them right. Keep em Beepin , Craig
... the truth is, dug coppers are going to be pretty dingy. "Environmentally scarred," they call it. Or something like that. What this means is that you handle them with care, but even if they are key coins they are severely diminished in value.
Take the 1914 cent, for example. In brilliant full red, MS-67 certified condition, graded by PCGS it is worth $50,000. This the finest example known to exist, by the way. The lowest grade listed that is worth real money to the PCGS is MS-60, certified and graded. Those draw $60. Keep in mind these are superior coins that have never seen circulation, pockets or hand oils... let alone the dirt, sun or moisture. They are as fresh as when they rolled off the press.
So what is a grubby, old 1914 cent worth, as dug from the dirt? Depends on the actual circulated condition of the coin itself.. remember it was in circulation if it was lost. Now, subtract the damage from environmental scarring. Then factor in the fact that it was dug - a no-no to collectors.
What're you left with... $1? $2? If you're lucky.
You can spank them up with electrolysis, and you may wish to treat such coins to that process. Also, toss in a measure of respect, as you do. Good for you.
But, even dug key date cents, once cleaned with electrolysis, are going to show their condition under close scrutiny. Keep your expectations low on those old coppers and you'll do alright.
Now, where there is a 1914 cent there might be a 1916-D dime, and those fare far better in the ground.... and are worth an awful lot more. So keep looking.
Take the 1914 cent, for example. In brilliant full red, MS-67 certified condition, graded by PCGS it is worth $50,000. This the finest example known to exist, by the way. The lowest grade listed that is worth real money to the PCGS is MS-60, certified and graded. Those draw $60. Keep in mind these are superior coins that have never seen circulation, pockets or hand oils... let alone the dirt, sun or moisture. They are as fresh as when they rolled off the press.
So what is a grubby, old 1914 cent worth, as dug from the dirt? Depends on the actual circulated condition of the coin itself.. remember it was in circulation if it was lost. Now, subtract the damage from environmental scarring. Then factor in the fact that it was dug - a no-no to collectors.
What're you left with... $1? $2? If you're lucky.
You can spank them up with electrolysis, and you may wish to treat such coins to that process. Also, toss in a measure of respect, as you do. Good for you.
But, even dug key date cents, once cleaned with electrolysis, are going to show their condition under close scrutiny. Keep your expectations low on those old coppers and you'll do alright.
Now, where there is a 1914 cent there might be a 1916-D dime, and those fare far better in the ground.... and are worth an awful lot more. So keep looking.