I collected coins in the late 50s eary 60s, when you could still find Buffalo nickels and standing liberty quarters in change. I was working on an extremely fine set of Lincoln cents when I lost my job and hard times hit. All I have left is the pennies from 1940 to 1970 or so.(and a few odd items)

I once found a 1909s VDB penny in my cash register! (I think some kid spent his father's collection, as there were several old ones in the roll.)

I have some dollars...both large & small, and some state quarters, but don't exactly collect them seriously.