A wheatie survivor

[Sandancer]

Found 8" down, 1/4 mile out on the tidal flats. Unusual for it to survive and still be identifiable. 1950s date if you look close.

 

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[RustyGold]

Cool find! Thanks for the look!

 

[redcobra8u]

I've come across about 100 or so in the same condition. Bet we won't find any new pennies 60 plus years old in the future.

 

[Sandancer]

What surprised me was that it was in the salt for probably more than 50 years and still identifiable. I would guess that a new penny wouldn't last more than a year or two in the salt before totally disintegrating.