Variety Vista concerns

I have diligently been looking at a large number of US Coins, all denominations from a fantastic source I found. Just finishing up my 4th batch from this lady. Each batch is $500 - $800 in all denominations. I have found many coins that "may be errors" but none of any real value. Things like floating roofs on cents, out of round, filled dies, missing dates or names from grease, etc.

I just finished doing Jefferson nickels so posting this page from Variety Vista of DDR.

On most pages of any coins I, for the life of me, don't see a DDO or DDR from most of the pictures V. V. post. I am sure that these anomalies on these coins are extremely slight and probably not worth much. So what good is having this type of listing if you can't see the defects???? .. be nice to this old man... lol

 

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You can see them, it's just tracking die lifetime and history through minute details of wear, polish, etc. The ones worth looking for are usually labeled as such.

Check out what the TPGs certify and that will give you a general idea of the good stuffs.

 

For some, it's more obvious...knowing what to look for helps setoff differences. But to your point, some are rather insignificant. The term 'minor' DDO/DDR is sometimes used...and that might be liberally put. As Evan notes, you can trim down your variety lists for each denomination using various resources (TPG listings, The Cherrypickers Handbook, Red Book, various sites on the internet). Normally, there are top 100 lists of this and that for you to reference.

But a fair warning - some lists are woefully incomplete, so combining a few resources to compile a listing for yourself may be appropriate for the task you have undertaken. Sticking to Red Book for instance will sell you short, especially amongst Lincoln Cents. For Nickels, I trust Brian's Variety Coins listings for the vital few amongst the trivial many.

 

I see split serifs on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

 

*best answer*

 

@Jhnby1017 I Agree! I have a hard time seeing ANYTHING abnormal on those pictures. I guess it takes patience and practice! In 2 years I have yet to find a DDO or DDR. Don't know that I will ever "get it".

 

There you go, @Jhnby1017. Let me just put it this way. All you need to start an asylum is an empty room and the right kind of people...

 

You guys are outrageously on the ball and you have "always" led me down the right path. Thanks to all for your many insights and suggestions. Greatly appreciate you can be sure !

 

Why don't you just click on "Best Answer" on Sparky's post #5 if you think it is. I'm sure he would appreciate it since it would be his first one. Go ahead! Click on "Best Answer" and "turn on the lights".

 

If I have to look that hard for a doubled die, forget it! I'd rather spend my time searching Mint bags for MS68's.

 

I use it frequently. I don’t know if it tells them I marked it as best answer.. so I made sure!

 

Yes, he will get an "Alert" for it. I did on mine.

 

It should say best answer now ...

 

...it does and thank you. I am humbled. I don’t post to cast for likes or best answers...but just having members agree is enough...thank you everyone...Spark

 

Appears to be a very minor Class II DDR. I probably wouldn't waste time looking for this particular variety unless it were a by-catch of looking for more major varieties on the same devices of the same date, but useful to have a record of its existence.

 

I'm a few years late to the party, but I find "coppercoins.com" to be the best hands-down for photos, descriptions, and identifying marks when it comes to Lincoln Cents. Lincoln's are also the only denomination worth variety hunting for as they obviously have far more valuable varieties and varieties overall. Furthermore, after spending countless hours variety hunting, I've found myself primarily only searching Lincoln Cents, (notwithstanding the very few valuable major varieties Q's, and D's varieties, (For example, the 1976 Bicentennial Doubled Die, etc.), I stopped wasting my time altogether with Nickels...just not worth it at all whatsoever. I'm sure your familiar with coppercoins.com, if not, however, I recommend checking it out and just stick with the Lincoln Cent Series.

 

Hello Jay and Welcome! Yes. Most are aware of this website but appreciate your contribution. I do use variety vista more but do use coppercoins.com as well.
BTW: Don't be shy and make a post with pics please. (of your coins that is).

 

Chuck Daughtrey. Some great exchanges with him years ago on Coin Community. Helpful guy and enjoys what he does. Or did, don't know if he's still there. I love coppercoins.com, though. It's my go-to on these varieties, as well.

 

People do spend a horrible amount of time looking through pocket change, bank boxes, ebay bags, etc. and hoping for a real DDO or DDR they can sell for "mucho dinero". Almost never. Instead, study of the true appearance of the coin in material
such as in coppercoins.It looks to me as if he dumped the trash about coins trying to be extra accurate with the true info. unlike the old stuff people still use even though the old stuff isn't true accurate all the time. IMO, Jim