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DieHard4
Found a penny on the floor today at the store, hoping somebody can tell me something good about it, like maybe it being worth millions of dollars. My USB is still not working so I cannot show a picture, but it is a 1917 Wheat Penny. Pretty worn down, but I can still read the 1917 with a D under it. Tell me I got something, and I might sell it to you. Anyone think I should shine this thing up, or keep it as it is?
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  • sheepdip
    DO NOT shine it
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  • 1911a1-fan
    I'll give you a half a penny for it, but you gotta pay postage
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  • TooBig
    Wheat Pennies were going for 6 cents each at the gunshow this last weekend. He says he buys them by the thousands sorry to bust your Treasure find.[:D][:D][:D]
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  • DieHard4
    quote:Originally posted by HobbyGuy
    Woa! A 1917 wheat penny from the Delaware mint! That's awesome! I'm sorry to say that it's worth about a penny. [:D] Had it been un-circulated it would be worth about $11 bucks. [;)]




    I was really hoping to quit my job and start my own business, but I guess that's not going to work out just yet.
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  • GuvamintCheese
    quote:Originally posted by fshfndr
    Wheat Pennies were going for 6 cents each at the gunshow this last weekend. He says he buys them by the thousands sorry to bust your Treasure find.[:D][:D][:D]
    thats like 600% profit. Way to go. [:D]
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  • texshooter
    Denver mint
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  • givette
    Tidbit: D=Denver mint. And you can find coin values on line. Joe
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  • Spider7115
    I smell a giveway - I'm in! [:p]
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  • LaidbackDan
    If get another one and a pair of loafers you could have a cool set of nostalgic shoes.
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  • Ramtinxxl
    1917 is the year my papa was born. He'll be 90 next month, God willing. Pretty long time to be around--for a penny AND for a papa. [^]
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  • Henry0Reilly
    The penny to keep an eye out for is a 1909 BVD (or whatever those letters are).
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    VDB....Victor D. Brinnon....BVD is initials for Grampa's Drawers....
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  • Ronald J. Snow
    VDB = Victor D. Brenner.
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  • gearheaddad
    quote:Originally posted by Henry0Reilly
    The penny to keep an eye out for is a 1909 BVD (or whatever those letters are).



    I think you mean 1909 S (San Francisco) VDB
    First year and I believe the most desirable of all Lincoln pennines.
    I always wanted one along with a 1916-D Mercury Dime and I think A 1937 D "3 legged" buffalo nickel
    Put the penny back where you found it!! It will be cheaper in the long run!!
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  • Pearyw
    A 17D in good condition is listed at $2 retail.
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