r/shittycoincollecting • u/Oppyeahuknowmi • 1d ago

I’m rich, bitch! 🤑 🤑 🤑 1681 Indian head penny

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going through my grandpa’s collection and found this crazy old penny

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u/claimstoknowpeople 1d ago

That's crazy I don't think Indians even existed in 1681, Columbus didn't show them how to get to America yet

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u/hereswhatworks 14h ago

That could be the only example known to man. Install a huge vault in your home and guard it like Fort Knox.

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u/Even-Permission-5244 10h ago

Are you sure on the date?

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u/Lanky_Association627 9h ago

Yes Indian Indian head cents started in 1492

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u/Bitter_Coyote_6074 6h ago

1492...ocean Lou?

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u/Bitter_Coyote_6074 6h ago

Lou is that you!?

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u/EggCzar 6h ago

I like that he wrote it twice just in case someone might not be sure it was really 1681