Hello All! I haven't been on in quite a while and hope everyone had a great holiday. I have to share my excitement over the recent find in my dad's collection I inherited. Loads and loads of old coin rolls. Most look like they are directly from a bank. I decided to start completing collecting books for my daughter and niece and started on Jefferson nickels. I found about 40 rolls of nickels dated 40's -60's. I have one book almost completed just in the first day. I think my most exciting find, though, is a brand new roll of mercury dimes. They are in a clear plastic tube and that's the only reason I noticed them but there are lots more dime rolls too. And so many pennies I can't even begin to guess. Just separating them by year for now. I'm using the red book as a guide. I can't wait to share anything awesome I find. I feel like I'm on a treasure hunt!
Traci That's great news....you may increase you excitement buy discovering varities . Repunched mint marks, doubled dies, etc... here's a site you ,at want to book mark.. Varietyvista.com and there's a host of others you can Google or request from members here to help you . With rolls of coins to go through I'm sure there's some dimonds in the ruff. Did you know that every war nickel is a variety? Enjoy the search.....I'm sure your dad would be pleased to know how much you're enjoying the treasures he left.
Thanks so much for the website! I will definitely check that out. When you say war nickel what are the specific dates? Also I know for example buffalo nickels have variety 1 and variety 2 for certain dates. Is that what you mean by that? I’m just recently learning. Thanks for your help!
Sad way to start collecting but just remember that every time you look at those coins your looking at something your Dad loved. Keep Him in your mind when working the collection and enjoy them WITH your Father! Good stuff! Reed.
Yes there's 2 types of buffalos type 1 and 2 one on a mound the other on a plane. Jefferson nickels dated 1942 -1945 are considered the war years. These are coins with large mint marks over the dome of the Monticello Durring the war certain medals were needed more for the war effort. The Jefferson nickels durring this time have 40 % silver in them. Just like in 1943 cents were made out of steel ,not copper... in 1944 cent had large amounts of brass as spent shells from battle were used. You have a lot to learn and explore...enjoy it will be fun!
That is so cool to know that! I have a ton of steel pennies and I knew it had to do with the war but it’s neat how it all ties together! Thanks for the great info!
So much to learn! I was so overwhelmed at first because I tend to start something and get distracted and move to something else. (Not sure if that is a woman thing or not But I’m trying to focus on one thing at a time even though I’m tempted to explore something else. I figure if I get all the Jefferson nickels separated by year then I can maybe look at some of the other rolls
I didn’t know red book had coin collecting books. I ordered a Whitman for the nickels from amazon and am not very happy with it. Maybe I’m too rough but the nickels are very hard to snap in and I broke through the back three times so far. I’ll look for that brand!
There's no rush.... enjoy the ride ...don't make it a job...make it a passon...and research is your friend! You'r holding history in your hands....each disc has a story to tell....
Everybody has their own way of snapping the coins in. I use a piece of pig leather and a punch I made out of an antler and a piece of felt for under the book to assure the coins are seated all the way below the surface. I like them this way. Hope this helps, Reed. One note here I just collect raw circulated coins so if you want to use my method on BU coins use something acid free between the leather and the coin so you do not contaminate the surface of the coin.
You sure your new at this? You look like and old pro from the looks of it. I especially like the Victoria Secret bag. Special numismatist supplies I’ll bet! Lol.
