Half-Hound
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The Half-Hound had intended on maintaining a low profile for a while (since I have already posted a couple of times this week.) But something happened this morning that I would like to share.
I have lately been reading about what has been found in the coin-return/reject tray of Coinstar Center machines. In the Albertson's grocery store where I live is a Redbox DVD rental machine and a Coinstar Center machine. This morning my wife and I went shopping in this grocery store. I have never used either of these machines. I had never even walked past them before - but this morning I walked over and took a look.
As I approached the Coinstar machine I quickly noticed the relatively large coin-return/reject tray in the front of the machine. I was not surprised that it was empty. Then I noticed there were four items on the top of the machine where coins are deposited.
I found a 5/16 washer, a "Dave and Buster's" token, an inflating needle (for basketballs, footballs, et cetera), and a penny.
As my eyes focused on the penny, I realized it was a "wheat-back." Then I realized it was not a regular copper-colored penny; it was dull silver colored. It finally occurred to me that this was a 1943 steel penny! It was a 1943 D. What a surprise!
Thanks to those who offered advise on keeping my wife happy with my new CRH hobby (previous message.) The best advise seemed to be to turn my hobby into quality time by involving her. I'm still working on that.
My productivity has improved from 31 silver coins to 43. The Half-Hound is still around.
I have lately been reading about what has been found in the coin-return/reject tray of Coinstar Center machines. In the Albertson's grocery store where I live is a Redbox DVD rental machine and a Coinstar Center machine. This morning my wife and I went shopping in this grocery store. I have never used either of these machines. I had never even walked past them before - but this morning I walked over and took a look.
As I approached the Coinstar machine I quickly noticed the relatively large coin-return/reject tray in the front of the machine. I was not surprised that it was empty. Then I noticed there were four items on the top of the machine where coins are deposited.
I found a 5/16 washer, a "Dave and Buster's" token, an inflating needle (for basketballs, footballs, et cetera), and a penny.
As my eyes focused on the penny, I realized it was a "wheat-back." Then I realized it was not a regular copper-colored penny; it was dull silver colored. It finally occurred to me that this was a 1943 steel penny! It was a 1943 D. What a surprise!
Thanks to those who offered advise on keeping my wife happy with my new CRH hobby (previous message.) The best advise seemed to be to turn my hobby into quality time by involving her. I'm still working on that.
My productivity has improved from 31 silver coins to 43. The Half-Hound is still around.
. i was amazed when i found one in a cash register, but is still my only one
