Facts about the Lincoln penny

[Kentucky Kache]

I can stomach Dan's self promotion and bending of rules. Barely. But I just cannot stomach Lincoln cents.

You're not supposed to eat 'em.

 

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[m bryan]

I bought Dans book when I first got into the hobby a few years back. Got a lot out of it and still go back to it from time to time......

 

[SirTom]

You're not supposed to eat 'em.

Haha...So question. Aren't Lincoln pennies also know as "wheat pennies"?

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Haha...So question. Aren't Lincoln pennies also know as "wheat pennies"?

Only up to 1959, I think it is. After that they are Lincoln memorials.

 

[gleaner1]

And alas, after all the glory, they are now know as Zincolns. Vomit switch engaged!

 

[got2dig]

It needs to stay on Mars. But I do like a good Mars candy bar.

 

[mfitzs70]

Wow thought you guys were smarter then cracking on the zinc. You all said it yourselves that the zinc melt away and are junk. I'll collect them. They are going to be the rare ones because they melt away.

 

[jerseyben]

Wow thought you guys were smarter then cracking on the zinc. You all said it yourselves that the zinc melt away and are junk. I'll collect them. They are going to be the rare ones because they melt away.

How, umm... Insightful?

Anyway, if you want to educate people on the history of the Lincoln Cent, please refer to it correctly. We do not have "pennies" in the US. They are called "cents".

 

[Muddyhandz]

Wow thought you guys were smarter then cracking on the zinc. You all said it yourselves that the zinc melt away and are junk. I'll collect them. They are going to be the rare ones because they melt away.

Sorry bud, you're not appearing to be any smarter. Take a look at how many were minted. Zincolns will never be worth anything.
You're best to find the year with the lowest mintage and buy a mint set, then wait a hundred years and maybe it be worth something!
Please, no more hoarders!
Cheers,
Dave.

 

[got2dig]

And did I say I like Mars candy bars?
How long will it take them to be come so rare, and you do need heat for the melting to take place right.

I don't like the candy bars that have crackers in. I'am out of here I got2dig!

 

[Frankn]

Jest think, if they find life on mars, that will be the furtherest away and smallest amount of FOREIGN AID. lol

 

[spartacus53]

Here's another fact about our cent.. It's useless in today's bubble gum machines

 

[gleaner1]

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[lastleg]

A 1043 D bronze penny sold for 1 Million. What's the test for bronze Dan?