Not impossibly rare coins to find in circulation

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  1. GH#75

    GH#75 Trying to get 8 hours of sleep in 4. . .

    I just thought of this, and realized how much this could help educate newbies and even experienced collectors on what to look for... Sure, if you look up on Google, "coins to look for" you'll see results consisting of coins so rare, that only a few are known to exist. So yeah, look for them. But don't expect to find them.

    As I have grown as a collector, I have learned about different varieties and errors that I should look for in circulation. Back when I started, I never knew about many of these. Like the 1941 s nickel, large mintmark. These are significantly more rare than 1941 s small mintmark nickels.
    upload_2021-2-28_15-35-48.png Below is a thread you could read about them.
    https://www.cointalk.com/threads/variety-1941-s-large-s-jefferson-nickel-fs-501.213511/

    This is one of those coins that nobody knows about that isn't super rare, and you could actually find one. I remember back when I used to think that I could never find error coins. And now, I find them every other roll I search. You just need to know what your looking for.

    Another example of not impossibly rare coins you could find in circulation is the more commonly known 1998 - 2000 Philadelphia minted wide AM variety. They can be found fairly commonly in coin rolls.
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    I am sure that there are tons of these kinds of coins, and I want you to post them. Any kind of variety or error that isn't super scarce and is something you could find if you look for it. Unlike a 1943 copper penny or 1913 liberty head nickel.

    I hope this thread grows and helps you all find some interesting stuff :)
     
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Can't forget 1960D RPM Cents.
    There are about a billion different ones. A few of them really stand out.
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  4. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    The 41 S is a good example. I have several of each.
    Jeff 1941 S Lg and Sm.jpg
     
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  5. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    1958 D RPM-001 Obv and Rev.jpg 1958 D RPM-001.jpg The 1958 D RPM-001 is popular. Here is a set of 4.
     
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    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

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  7. GH#75

    GH#75 Trying to get 8 hours of sleep in 4. . .

    Another coin you can add to this list is full step nickels before 1970. For example, 1964 nickels rarely have any steps on them, and if you find one with full steps, it can be worth a lot. Here's pictures and a pcs price guide... This applies to both P and D minted coins.
    https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1964-5c-fs/84075
     
  8. scottishmoney

    scottishmoney Buh bye

    For me, '38-D and '39-D nickels from roll searches. Also found a '26-S Buffer.
     
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  9. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Not that easy to find in circulation but they are out there
    1971 DDO-001
    FS 101 (031)
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  10. GH#75

    GH#75 Trying to get 8 hours of sleep in 4. . .

  11. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Yes, I found it Saturday and posted it in error coins sub-forum
     
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  12. CoinJockey73

    CoinJockey73 Well-Known Member

    I have found three '38s in circulation, no mint marks. They seem to be quite rare.
     
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  13. CoinJockey73

    CoinJockey73 Well-Known Member

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    I think this is great! Something i never knew about.
    I have one large, and 7 small, it appears. The constant large is always on the left. I also found 12 Denver mints, not that that matters.
    Thanks again.
     
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  20. Inspector43

    Inspector43 Celebrating 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    @CoinJockey73 Nice bunch. I hope that isn't a challenge to post as many as we can. I yield. I don't think I have enough to put up a good competition.
     
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  21. CoinJockey73

    CoinJockey73 Well-Known Member

    Nooooo! I'm a total newb around here, i yield to YOU! it was just nice to be able to be part of something fun!
     
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