1928 D Penny with maybe toning and letter errors/sorry not sure of official terms yet

@Fee - do you have any Mint State Wheat cents yet?

If not, I'd be happy to send you two or three full-Red BU pieces as a gift. They will be late-date commons (1956-58), but pretty.

 

Everybody who posts on the Coin Roll Hunting forum here probably knew, that's who.

It's a fun, cheap way to collect. Get 'em from the bank, and all your coins will only cost you face value! You're already doing this with your circulation finds, but if you search rolls from the bank, you'll increase your odds of finding something good.

I prefer nickels, personally.

You can even try to fill some inexpensive coin folders this way.

BTW, there are some nicer bookshelf albums with slides here. But the less expensive folders are usually available in hobby stores and bigger chain bookstores (for around three bucks, last I looked).

 

You'll want to pick yourself up a copy of the Red Book, too, if you don't already have one.

These can also usually be found locally at the bigger chain bookstores or hobby shops, in the collectibles section. In some places, Wal-Mart even carries them.

The Red Book is the "key to the kingdom" if you're going to collect US coins. It is chock full of information without being too esoteric or scholarly. It's just right for a learner.