A coin worth watching for.

[Ronstar]

Its currently 106 here, roughly 40 degrees above normal. So indoor activity pretty much a necessity and catch up on detecting responsibilities right up front. Time to clean the clad and recheck all the pennies from the last 18 months. Ever since the news came out that the feds may let people melt down their copper coins down for melt value I started keeping 60 thru 82 Memorials and separating them in three different plastic tubs (60-70-80 to 82). So today I double checked the date and specifically looked for any years that might be worth more than normal (ya never know….).

Going thru the 80s pile I found one 83D Mem that in no way had looked like a zincoln and for everything looked like a normal dug up copper. Zincs here deteriorate rapidly if sub surface and mainly we just trash them. Grabbed the RedBook and no mention of any mint errors in ‘83 like the ‘43 copper mistake release. Still, this coin was just different. So looked it up on the internet and in fact there was a very small mistake release copper 83D pennies, now classified as extremely rare. One in very good shape sold at auction for $15,000. This coin is not mint condition but better than most 40 year old coins. Research further and found Zincs weigh 2.50 grams, coppers 3.10 grams. I literally flew downstairs to where the scale is, took a deep breath, placed it on the scale, and 2.50. Well crap. There is just as much chance we could dig one up as be handed one in change.
Just so ya all know when you’re checking your finds.

Do You Have A 1983-D Penny? If So, Then You Might Have The Rare 1983 Copper Penny Worth $15,000!

There's a rare 1983 copper penny (a 1983-D penny) worth $15,000 -- you could find one in your pocket change! Here's what to look for + Other rare copper pennies.

coins.thefuntimesguide.com

 

[tvr]

Its currently 106 here, roughly 40 degrees above normal. So indoor activity pretty much a necessity and catch up on detecting responsibilities right up front. Time to clean the clad and recheck all the pennies from the last 18 months. Ever since the news came out that the feds may let people melt down their copper coins down for melt value I started keeping 60 thru 82 Memorials and separating them in three different plastic tubs (60-70-80 to 82). So today I double checked the date and specifically looked for any years that might be worth more than normal (ya never know….).

Going thru the 80s pile I found one 83D Mem that in no way had looked like a zincoln and for everything looked like a normal dug up copper. Zincs here deteriorate rapidly if sub surface and mainly we just trash them. Grabbed the RedBook and no mention of any mint errors in ‘83 like the ‘43 copper mistake release. Still, this coin was just different. So looked it up on the internet and in fact there was a very small mistake release copper 83D pennies, now classified as extremely rare. One in very good shape sold at auction for $15,000. This coin is not mint condition but better than most 40 year old coins. Research further and found Zincs weigh 2.50 grams, coppers 3.10 grams. I literally flew downstairs to where the scale is, took a deep breath, placed it on the scale, and 2.50. Well crap. There is just as much chance we could dig one up as be handed one in change.
Just so ya all know when you’re checking your finds.

Do You Have A 1983-D Penny? If So, Then You Might Have The Rare 1983 Copper Penny Worth $15,000!

There's a rare 1983 copper penny (a 1983-D penny) worth $15,000 -- you could find one in your pocket change! Here's what to look for + Other rare copper pennies.

coins.thefuntimesguide.com

I set up the F75LTD on the kitchen table in discriminate, 4 tone, and sort pennies. Pretty much infallible sort of zinc vs copper pennies and they sort quickly that way. Each year the percentage of copper in the mix goes down.

 

[JimmyCT]

Mr. Ron.....I might have one
You want to go through my detecting change and look?

 

[Ronstar]

Sure. Bring six pack, will sort!!!