Why do you collect Lincoln Cents ?

[celartu]

I despite being a man Salvadoran and have wanted my money, the Lincoln Cent has a do not know what that has been made in my preferred currency, besides admiring Abraham Lincoln as U.S. President was, for me the money preferred the Lincoln Cent, perhaps also by its time of circulation and popularity, aemás its variety and then

[WaterSport]

The value is of little interest to me (other when having to buy them!!) I collect because I always have, always will, and to try and fill as many holes as possible and to find what I can can as cheaply as possible and sell extras to buy even better or more cents. Its about fun and the hunt.

WS

[copperlover]

[QUOTE=mustbebob;108173]Cool stories. I collect them mainly to hold my house down in hurricanes and tropical storms, and it has worked beautifully

Seriously though. my Uncle collected rare coins in the 50's and 60's, and he told me about varieties. My Mom gave me 3 cents to go to the corner candy store after I made the honor roll at school, and for some reason, I checked them all with the small plastic magnifying glass my uncle gave me. I mainly used it for burning ants and leaves, but one of the cents my Mom gave me was actually a BU 1956D RPM-001. I had a big choice to make. Save it, or get the candy (which is what I really wanted to do). I found out later that my Uncle had given that coin to my mother as part of a birth year set for me, but my mother did not have the extra money she had promised me if I made the honor roll. (I have 7 other brothers and sisters, and we really were very poor back then). I decided to save the cent, and that started it all. My uncle and mother were so proud of me for keeping it, that I made up for the loss of the penny candy many times over. I do not collect for the $$ aspect of the hobby. I do sell coins occasionally, but the love of the hobby trumps all.[/to]



I would like to say a special thanks to Bob for sharing a piece of his life with us and I am grateful that you were able to do this. I hope this will inspire others to share as you did. I am humbled.

Lucien

[mustbebob]

Very kind words Lucien. Sometimes, reminiscing about days long gone by can give you energy, and others some hope. Seems kind of ridiculous that one cent made such a big difference in those days, but for a large, and very poor family, we valued any chance we had to go to the penny candy store. I am sure there are a few others here who can relate How I miss those days...

[copperlover]

This article might not have been seen by many but it is quite informative and relevant to this discussion. Please see the link below and give your comments.
Lucien

http://minterrornews.com/issue3.pdf

[copperlover]

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[corroded]

I collect pennies because the varieties are plentiful, many, many different varieties, they are
cheap, I am tight, I am used to what the design devices look like by now, I get a rush with
each find no matter how minor or common, etc, etc.....

Bill