I found some coins today during coin roll hunting. Could you guys maybe tell me if its worth it getting them checked? Im sorry im new and just learning what to look for. Seen some youtube videos on pennies and these coins have all things those videos talked about.
Sorry but probably not. These coins would have to have some rare mint error being they are so young. If they're in nice condition maybe put them away for your kids one day!
@Snite no these are not worth grading. Stop looking at youtube vids and look more to Numismatic websites.
1984 - Die Deterioration 1991 - Looks Normal 1982 - Misaligned Die Strike.. common with no premium 19XX - Misaligned Die Strike again 1990 - Die Deterioration You have all normal Cents found in circulation
@Snite YouTube has some good videos, but the majority are just click bait. The problem is how to find the few good ones and ignore the numerous junk videos that are filled with incomplete info and many times wrong information. Hang out here and read the posts. Yes, you get the occasional soap opera, flame war and snarky replies, but there are a number of people on here that know a lot about coins and are happy to share that information. BTW: Like with any hobby, learning about coins takes time and patience. I've never found a short cut. The more you know, the more you realize you don't know. Good luck and welcome to Coin Talk
oh i was told a 1990 with No S and shiny back ground was a error coin and 2 of those pennies have double die borders. Also i saw that a really near perfect mint penny or Quarter was just sold for like 20k. it was like MS69 though
Ya i figured it was too fast to find anything but im new to this and im just looking into things i think were errors. At least now i know that those things are normal on the borders. Thank you
Those I explained in my previous post about each one of your Cents are just Misaligned Die Strikes and thats why you see a double edge/rim.. Nothing to do with Doubled Die issue.
The 1990 No S proof is very rare and valuable. By there are a ton of normal circulation strikes with no s (minted in Philadelphia). Proof coins have very different characteristics. A little research and you will learn to tell the difference. All 1990 proof cents were minted in San Francisco and should have an S mint mark. A very small few were made without the mark.
To put things in perspective, finding a very high grade that would sell for big money and be worth sending to have graded is equivalent to finding a 1958 Corvette with 100 miles on Craigslist. Even though that's the reality, there are still cool things to find and some can be worth a few bucks. The trick is to know what to look for. @paddyman98 posted a great site to get you started.
It's normal to first think you are finding quality coins, grade wise and that any errors you find must be really worth while and maybe even sent to a grading company. But take it from me, it takes years of looking at coins in hand to be really comfortable deciding if a 'common' coin should go to a grading company. Most times it will be no and I will never recommend sending one to a grading company on your own unless you get lots of experience. Besides, if you really come on here with one that everyone is saying yes to, at that point, if you are not experienced, you should hold on to it and IMO find a reputable dealer to handle it for you, first to look it over in hand and second to possibly help initially grade and estimate the value. Your best bet at this point, if you want to continue, is to buy safe flips or 2x2's and simply keep the coins you think have a value in those. Then find a way to start learning to grade your coins. There are really good books available with pics and all. Go to shows and then look at graded coins in the type you most like to learn and compare that to the ones you have (you will have to simply remember what you saw, because unless you are buying, you won't be taking the slabbed coin home). You also might bring a couple of coins you think are graded such and such along and see what the dealers think. They might actually have time and inclination to assist you in learning something.
Although your pictured coins have no premium value I must commend you on your photographic skills. Those are good, well lighted and detailed photos.
Remember this little axiom........ya want it graded? Buy it graded. You'll save a ton of money. As you gain in experience and expertise you'll begin to know which coins to submit for grading.
