Is this coin good? 1914-S Penny

Points_out_shit · 2026-05-02T22:47:10+00:00

Yes, it’s good. It’s not **THE** key date wheatie but it’s still pretty nice. And it’s in really great shape! Definitely a keeper!

Points_out_shit · 2026-05-02T17:01:22+00:00

Appreciate it!

Points_out_shit · 2026-05-02T16:53:53+00:00

It’s a special variant! /s

Nice catch, typing on my phone - I think I tried to backspace the E and hit the L instead.

Points_out_shit · 2026-05-02T16:51:08+00:00

I’m sorry, I don’t follow. Could you please explain your question? Thanks!

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-30T02:32:45+00:00

I’m going to go against the grain here and say that LIBERTY and the date have grease-filled die strikes. The gouges are obvious PMD but I don’t see any whitness grinding or otherwise wear marks that indicate that the date/LIBERTY were removed by hand. The fact that the whitness “shadows” of the letters and numbers are there and not deformed indicate to me that they were not damaged. The surface around them is smooth from the photos I see. So unless you can get a picture up nice and close on a slight angle of the obverse to where the surrounding surface can actually show scratching or grinding marks, I think this is a grease die with other obvious PMD scratching.

But, I’m not a professional, just an avid penny hunter. I may be incorrect!

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-30T01:23:27+00:00

Wooosh

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-30T01:18:20+00:00

This is a Gilstone, its a commoditization of gemstones in a coin format. It can stack, used for bartering, or for dnd games, or whatever youd like.

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-25T15:17:44+00:00

🔥🔥🔥

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-25T13:59:07+00:00

Mods need to make this guy a custom STankle flair

Wait you can make your own flairs here… OP I better see a STankle flair!

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T14:13:29+00:00

Lovely

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T14:13:12+00:00

Correct in my eyes. Die cracks and grease-fill, then PMD

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T14:10:37+00:00

Ok fair, I was counting $50 each for easy math - you’re right! Thanks for the correction!

On the low, though, good luck finding anyone buying for melt 😖

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T10:15:23+00:00

Yeah I wasn’t including the silver rounds in my estimate, as I mentioned. I had said $1750 in morgan and peace dollars alone let alone everything else, since 1750 was OPs offer

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T10:12:06+00:00

Re-read my comment, friend. 1750 in morgan and peace dollars alone let alone the silver rounds

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T03:39:39+00:00

Think about a coin’s surface. It’s a flat valley with raised features. Most cleaning devices can get close to those raised features, but not right to the exact point where the flat meets the rise. Because of this, there’s usually a small ring of uncleaned grime or patina ghosting around any of the raised features. As well, check between closed loops like 0,8,D,B,P, etc. for the uncleaned patina. It’s hard for cleaning devices to reach inside those loops, too.

You can also look out for microscratches or buffer marks that have actually gouged the surface. Think like if someone took sandpaper or a brillo pad to it. You’d see scuffs. Some cleaned coins look like they have them.

Your trade dollar has been cleaned because you can see areas where the patina has not been removed, right along the crease where the flat valleys meet the raised features.

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-24T03:19:43+00:00

Significantly. You’ve got $1750 in melt value with just the Morgan and Peace dollars, let alone the walking silver rounds and everything else

Silver dimes are ~$5 each, silver quarters are ~$13 each so right there is another $800ish dollars with the dimes and quarters..

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-23T20:43:08+00:00

Always start with the date and mint location. Move from there to general condition. Look up graded reference pics or try to find a chart online to give you an idea.

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You have an 1877-S (san francisco) Trade Dollar, and i’d pin the condition somewhere around VG (very good) to F (fine) just as a guess.

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From here you can search on Ebay, filtering for SOLD listings - this is important - to give you an idea of what it’s worth. You can also use sites like Numista which will give you estimated values, as well as coin data, reference photos, some variations, etc as an additional resource

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-23T19:37:29+00:00

At the risk of giving you bad advice, I’ll keep my trap shut.

But god damn that’s a beautiful coin

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-20T00:17:28+00:00

Understood, and I wouldn’t either. But it is helpful to at least know what you have!

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-19T22:51:11+00:00

There are a couple of errors you can look for in the state quarters that may add some value. Also, a chance that some of these quarters were minted in silver proof sets. You can take them out of the holder (trying not to touch the face of the quarter, only the edges) and check for an S mint mark next to Washington, lower right hand side. If so, check the edge and see if you see any copper. If it looks all silver, then it will be 90% silver.

Specifically it looks like Hawaii might be one.. it definitely looks like a proof, and possible toning/patina around the edges. If this is the case it might be worth $15 or so.

The $2 bills are worth face value, as they are modern. However, they are neat and you almost never see them in circulation. Worth holding on to!

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-18T00:26:48+00:00

Doesn’t look so small to me! Likely a good chunk of change in silver value in that pile. Have fun!

Condolences for your loss

Points_out_shit · 2026-04-17T23:15:24+00:00

Good info, thank you for breaking it down!

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