Estate sale haul need help identifying these old coins!

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DREWROCKS90
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Compare with eBay sold listings, not active ones.

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CHRIS.POWER62
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You might have a Buffalo nickel if there's a bison on it.

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You might even have a commemorative coin in the mix.

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A good magnifying glass helps with tiny details.

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Bring them to a local coin shop most will help for free.

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Coin forums like CoinTalk are super helpful for IDs.

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Post some close-up photos and I can try to help!

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If one has a wheat design on the back, its probably a wheat penny.

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Old Canadian pennies are fun to collect too!

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Ive found 1800s coins at estate sales before check carefully!

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