Should I search my Pennies?

[Guest]

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 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!

[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
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.