Ronstar
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So its snowing and getting way colder for a few days. Decided to go thru all the 82 and earlier copper pennies (back to 60) and sort by year and inspect for any keepers. That took up the whole day.....
Curious observation here. I noted barely any 62, then 67, and then 65 pennies compared to all other 60s years. In the 70s (pic below) hardly any 70, 71, or 72s compared to the rest of the years. Looking at the RedBook it makes no sense that everything isn't more evenly divided. Has anyone else noticed or do this type checking of dug coins?? On the bright side I might have a 70 small date and possibly a 72 double die obverse!! Need to take to the coin guy down in the valley and confirm.
Always pays to double check coins before doing anything with them.
In the pic all even years on left, odd on right. Rows start 70 on top to 78 on bottom and other side 71 down to 79. Each tall stack is 20 count so easy to compare.
Curious observation here. I noted barely any 62, then 67, and then 65 pennies compared to all other 60s years. In the 70s (pic below) hardly any 70, 71, or 72s compared to the rest of the years. Looking at the RedBook it makes no sense that everything isn't more evenly divided. Has anyone else noticed or do this type checking of dug coins?? On the bright side I might have a 70 small date and possibly a 72 double die obverse!! Need to take to the coin guy down in the valley and confirm.
Always pays to double check coins before doing anything with them.
In the pic all even years on left, odd on right. Rows start 70 on top to 78 on bottom and other side 71 down to 79. Each tall stack is 20 count so easy to compare.