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    Senior Member fyrffytr1's Avatar
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    Small finds

    Found these in my pocket change. Nothing much at all but treasure is where you find it. The 1925 nickel still has some detail left.
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    Wow, hard to believe a buffalo nickle was still in circulation. Great find!
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    I get wheat cents a few times a year in my change but never a buffalo nickel or any other coin for that matter. Best wishes for 2019!
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    Wherever you can find it....really surprised at the Buff being in change. Best of luck in the upcoming year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aloldstuff View Post
    Wherever you can find it....really surprised at the Buff being in change. Best of luck in the upcoming year.
    Thanks. Our season will start in about two weeks when the deer hunting ends.
    My wife does all the driving, I just hold the steering wheel!

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    Yep, a buff in the change is a RARE find these days.
    Oldest find: 5,000 year old copper spearhead
    Oldest coin: 1699 William III halfpenny
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