We are hoping that the US Mint comes to their senses and creates currency that never wears so that we can have perfect looking coinage 35 years after release whether from general wear, hammering, run over by a car in a parking lot, etc. It's totally ridiculous that coinage can wear and create confusion on it being an error or something. Coins made of Tungsten, Iridium, Osmium, and Borocoat steel would be welcomed as are books about coins.
First, welcome to CT, the premier site for sharing & learning about numismatics! Perhaps the problem is your use of the word "hunting"! "Hunting" implies (at least for the members here) the search for the holy grail, the immaculate reception, winning the powerball, etc. CT focuses on collecting & its various categories, for example, moderns, ancients (these guys & gals are really good!), VAMS (read: Morgans), cents (aka penny's to those outside of CT), and many other specialties. Most of the CT collectors recognize your coin as a normally circulated coin. I would suggest you search the CT archives for subjects you are interested in, to get your feet wet, & don't hesitate to post questions (but nothing so mundane as a mere circulated coin). Oh, one more thing, throw away the "Strike It Rich With Pocket Change" book!!
Plus. In 1983 the mint had some quality issues. Good looking 83 coins are hard to find. We all have the ones like you have
