Page 1 of 2
First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:32 amby RedRockGirl
What have you guys done to me? I just started through my first full box of pennies.
I'm 3/4 of the way through hand sorting. 8 wheats including a really good 1911 s.
No luck on the copper though. I'm averaging about 10%. Here's hoping my next box turns up better.
Happy Hump day!
ETA: Picture
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:37 amby NHsorter
I would be really happy with 10% copper if I could find an 11s in each box! Care to put up a pic of the coin? We love pics!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:00 pmby jacer333
Sorry for the rough percentage, atleast that 11s sweetens the deal! Enjoy the ride and don't blame us when your family complains about the addiction
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:41 pmby willy13
1911 S is a wonderful find!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 2:02 pmby henrysmedford
You should post you find here
http://realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19695 as only one 1911-s has been found this year.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:32 pmby uthminsta
I've NEVER found an 11S. And I've sorted a few... Way to go!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:40 pmby fasteddy
Ah an '11 s? Noobie are you Kirklanding us? Pics or it didn't happen. And welcome to RC, where are you getting those dismal percentages?
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:44 pmby bman
I would search a box with no copper at all if I knew I would get a 1911-S out of it!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:05 pmby NHsorter
bman wrote:I would search a box with no copper at all if I knew I would get a 1911-S out of it!
Indeed!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:15 pmby uthminsta
fasteddy wrote:Ah an '11 s? Noobie are you Kirklanding us?
I'm thinking the majority of members here might have NO idea who that is. But it's still quite funny for those that do.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:43 pmby Roadrunner
uthminsta wrote:fasteddy wrote:Ah an '11 s? Noobie are you Kirklanding us?
I'm thinking the majority of members here might have NO idea who that is. But it's still quite funny for those that do.
Props for turning his name into a verb. I was still a trolling N00B when that guy was here.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:50 amby RedRockGirl
Pic coming on my lunch. I snapped a few pics last night but got busy helping bubba sort and forgot to upload.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:26 pmby NJ Sorter
Very nice find. What state are you in? With red rocks i'm guessing Arizona. I've been hand-sorting in New Jersey for about 6 months and averaging about 28% in my boxes so far. I'm sure your % will improve with time.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:43 pmby RedRockGirl
NJ Sorter wrote:Very nice find. What state are you in? With red rocks i'm guessing Arizona. I've been hand-sorting in New Jersey for about 6 months and averaging about 28% in my boxes so far. I'm sure your % will improve with time.
I'm Utah. First box was 13% copper and 8 wheat. Second box is looking pretty similar. I'm not too worried. Sorting is like running to me, soothing somehow.
I'll pick up from my CU tomorrow and see if that's any better.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:54 pmby NJ Sorter
Absolutely. Good luck with the next one!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:58 pmby fasteddy
Nice pic
...yep we like pics.
I am so glad you weren't Kirklanding us
Good luck on the CU P/U.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:32 pmby RedRockGirl
fasteddy wrote:Nice pic
...yep we like pics.
I am so glad you weren't Kirklanding us
Good luck on the CU P/U.
She can be taught! I'm a quick learner. "Pic or it didn't happen"
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:04 pmby henrysmedford
RedRockGirl wrote:fasteddy wrote:Nice pic
...yep we like pics.
I am so glad you weren't Kirklanding us
Good luck on the CU P/U.
She can be taught! I'm a quick learner. "Pic or it didn't happen"
You then need to post it here as it might be a year are so before some one else finds one.
http://realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19695 as only one 1911-s has been found this year.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:42 pmby Romalae
Not even the seasoned veterans find 1911-S's commonly. That's quite a lucky find for a novice! Congrats. It more than compensates for the pitiable copper percentages...hopefully that improves for you!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:43 pmby slickeast
Handsorters find all the good stuff. When you run 4- 5 Ryedales at once you don't see these gems. Sometimes i sort through my coppers pulling wheats but haven't found anything exciting.
This is also another benefit of being on the west coast. More S mint coins
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:52 pmby reddirtcoins
That's one nice penny!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:28 pmby bman
That 1911-S is worth more than the rest of the box combined
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:23 amby everything
Congrats, and welcome to RC, I've been handsorting a few years myself, and still get exited about finding anything low mintage. Get one of those little red boxes for storing your good finds in 2*2's, I filled one up, always note the date I found it, etc. Cheap excitement and thrills, it's been fun.
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:06 amby Numis Pam
Wow! and Welcome!
You are off to a great start! Keep sorting and sharing!
Re: First box of pennies
Posted:
Sat Dec 15, 2012 10:33 pmby penny pretty
1911s worth at least $20! nice name redrock! I just bought a red rock canyon kia soul(nice copper color!)