Today i went to a gas station to fill up the car and went inside to buy some chips. I pay with my cash and got a really dirty coin. I nearly screamed when i saw it. It was a 1901 V Nickel!! This is by far the best thing i've ever randomly found and the oldest! Heres some pictures:
Amazing. Even more so when you think how many hands this thing has probably gone through. It's not like some kid snagged something from his dads collection to buy gum. Heck I feel that way now just getting a wheat cent in change.
Yup...you never know! It is still out there. I've only received wheat pennies and the occasional silver Rosie. But I hear about buffalos and Mercs popping up from time to time. Pretty cool find. 1901...wow!!!