Should I search my Pennies?

[Kbent]

I have recently sorted the pocket change I have been keeping for 20+ years and am trying to decide how much time I should spend sorting/inspecting through my roughly 40+ lbs. of pennies. I am debating starting a coin collection, but feel like I collect to many things already and not sure I can devote the time to a new hobby (I have been keeping my wheat's for years, have all the '09 pennies, the '04-'05 nickels, state quarters and Presidential dollars--so I guess I am already collecting). If I don't start a big collection, is the potential financial gain worth inspecting all of my pennies (especially the post 1982's). I don't know much about coins and would appreciate any input.

Thanks

[enamel7]

Welcome to the forum! That can only be answered by you. I suggest starting to search and study what to look for. If it gets tiresome and boring then you have answered your own question. I personally would love to look through a stash like you have!

[grnwavdav]

Welcome to the forum! I complete agree that doing a little research on what to look for would be a good place to start.

[Maineman750]

If a big financial gain is expected by searching 40 lbs of pennies, then the answer is no.

[jfines69]

Welcome to the LCF... Since you are here you may already be afflicted by Lincolnaholism :LOL_Hair: Check out the glossary (Tab at top of page)... Lots of excellent info in there that will get you started!!!

[DCW]

Coming to us with a question like that is like going to rehab and asking if anybody'd like to do a line with you.
Yessssss, search 'em!

[JC Stevens]

Welcome to the LCF

[jfines69]

Coming to us with a question like that is like going to rehab and asking if anybody'd like to do a line with you.
Yessssss, search 'em!
:sign10: :sign10:

[Kbent]

Thanks to everyone for responding and the welcome notes. I have purchased a loupe and decided to search my pennies and have separated them by unknown (dirty), pre-1982, 1982, 80s, 90s and the 2000s. As it turns out, I have 57.5 pounds of pennies and am looking forward to seeing what I have.

[Magers]

Good luck! Keep us updated on your finds, and don't hesitate to ask any questions you have.

[GrumpyEd]

Sounds like a great way to start!

If you get addicted like most of us then it will seem like 57.5 lbs is just a few days of fun :bigsmile:
So be careful, if you find a few goodies in there you'll probably be hooked!

[VAB2013]

You have made a wise/fun decision! That is great! The LCF has a sister site where you can search different years and see photos of what to look for, here is the link

http://www.coppercoins.com/advsearch.php

the photos and attribution notes on this site are the bomb!!

[joel]

Sounds exciting, good luck and welcome to LCF!!

[Kbent]

Great, thanks for the info.