SERIOUS COLLECTORS
PREFER COPPER CENTS
I specialize in
pressed pennies that are rolled on uncirculated pre-1982 copper cents. Exceptions are noted in the descriptions.
Imperfections: Uncirculated coins
may still show some imperfections, but major staining or blotches are weeded
out, as are off-center coins. Some
sellers try to sell these imperfect coins as “errors” at a premium price, but I
sell them quickly at a discount on Ebay to get rid of them. Note: when older copper cents are rolled,
the difference between the surface copper’s exposure to air and the inside
copper may make it appear that there is streaking around some details as is
found on zinc coins. This is a natural
occurrence and does not mean the coin is a copper-coated zinc penny.
Circulated coins: Some machines
supply their own circulated coins (notably machines in Canada). When I use
circulated coins, the description will expressly state so.
Zinc pennies: A recent trend has
machine supplying their own “shiny zinc pennies.” Zinc pennies are second-best, but sometimes
they are all we can get. Any zinc
pennies will be noted in the description.
Quarters: quarters are
pressed on U.S. BU
or AU state and
national park quarters.
Dimes: dimes are rolled on
BU or AU U.S. dimes.
Nickels: All nickels are
pressed on uncirculated U.S. nickels.
Foreign coins: I also specialize
in pressing foreign coins, especially if there is a foreign theme (such as
Epcot Germany designs pressed on German coins). The description will note
whether the coins are uncirculated, circulated, have a painted side, or roll
short (as often happens).