Just a plain ol 22 (Key Date)

[ddjames]

Just a plain ol' 22 (Key Date)

Found this last night in a park. I have hunted this park many times, had 45 minutes while waiting for my daughter to get out of her volleyball practice, it was getting dark. Couldn't tell what the date was until I got home. I am pretty sure I didn't nick that back side, but it is possible. It didn't appear until after I cleaned it with soap and water with a toothbrush. Anyway I am very pleased. Rang up as a bottle cap/penny on the DFX at about 5". It was about 5" down.


Sending it on off to ANACS on suggestion will update you all when it returns.

 

[Deepdiger60]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Good find and great pics what camera do you use ? or is that a scan HH Jim

 

[ddjames]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

I use a Canon Rebel xsi. Macro setting on the standard lens.

 

[capndan151]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

You do realize that is an extremely rare coin right? Congratulations BANNER-

 

[ddjames]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

You do realize that is an extremely rare coin right? Congratulations BANNER-

Capndan- I do realize that it is extremely rare, thanks for the Banner nomination.

Just took it to the coin store and they were excited to see it, I took the photos last night right after cleaning. Today, the coin has it's patina back. His coin manager was out until Tuesday, so I will go back then to see if they think that it is gradeable or if it will get bodybagged due to environmental damage.

I believe from all that I have read and the feedback from the coin store that it is authentic, and is the Type 2 No D-Strong Reverse. I was shaking as I was cleaning up the date area, and no D kept happening. Wooooohoooo

 

[nova]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Awsome.

 

[Nick A]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Send it to ANACS, they'll authenticate and grade it. The corrosion and the ding on the left rim on the reverse, I feel, would bodybag it from other grading services. Authentication is more important than the net grade. Awesome find! Congrats!

 

[Deepdiger60]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

I did not realize that penny was so rare until i saw the above post by capndan151 and iam asking you about camera i have the 2011 Red Book here it says just a G-4 grade is worth 750.00 great find Jim

 

[ddjames]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Send it to ANACS, they'll authenticate and grade it. The corrosion and the ding on the left rim on the reverse, I feel, would bodybag it from other grading services. Authentication is more important than the net grade. Awesome find! Congrats!

Thanks for the suggestion for ANACS, I have never found anything worth bothering with, so this is exciting.

 

[ScottC]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Dude, that penny is the holly grail of pennys, its been a while since I've read about that date, but its rare for sure.

 

[ddjames]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

I did not realize that penny was so rare until i saw the above post by capndan151 and iam asking you about camera i have the 2011 Red Book here it says just a G-4 grade is worth 750.00 great find Jim

Jim -Right. That is what the coin store was talking about as well for starts. He wanted his manager to see it before he would really say.

 

[ScottC]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Here is one currently forsale on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160486371888

 

[ddjames]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

Here is one currently forsale on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160486371888

Scott Thanks for the link. I am acutely aware of the value of the coin. I am still shaking. Hard to believe huh?

 

[ScottC]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

For past 30 years of detecting, I check the date of every wheat I find for a 1922 plain, just hoping for one.

Congrats on the most excellent find.

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22 (Key Date)

Sweet find, yet to dig one. Got plenty of 22-D's, and a few weak "D" varieties, but not what you dug.
Carl

 

[KRAZYHORSES]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22 (Key Date)

NICE!!!!!!!!!! no body bag but people use to file the d off nice coin! keep finding those awesome finds! congrats! big B KRAZYHORSES

 

[hogge]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22 (Key Date)

Very Nice. Congrats..............Hogge

 

[Bev]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22

You do realize that is an extremely rare coin right? Congratulations BANNER-

Capndan- I do realize that it is extremely rare, thanks for the Banner nomination.

Just took it to the coin store and they were excited to see it, I took the photos last night right after cleaning. Today, the coin has it's patina back. His coin manager was out until Tuesday, so I will go back then to see if they think that it is gradeable or if it will get bodybagged due to environmental damage.

I believe from all that I have read and the feedback from the coin store that it is authentic, and is the Type 2 No D-Strong Reverse. I was shaking as I was cleaning up the date area, and no D kept happening. Wooooohoooo

What? What? What's a type 2 no D-strong reverse?? You guys are talking over my head but I'm still excited for you!

 

[Wldbil]

Re: Just a plain ol' 22 (Key Date)

Tremendous Find... Congrats, what a great hobby we have.