I have come to the conclusion! If it’s not in the red book, don’t bother!

That is fantastic. Those are beautiful coins, too. The one appears to be nice even wear XF. Are you near Sandusky, OH? Of course the XF has traveled extensively.

This supports my theory that far more were minted than were found in BU rolls. I've seen a few examples that look like they were struck by worn dies (80,000 strikes) but the papers have always said the mintage was 10 - 20,000.

A larger mintage would be great since it gives more people an opportunity to find one.

 

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All 3 found CRH near Syracuse. All 3 are late die state, strong strike with die crack 1 o’clock.

 

Suspected that the die was pulled early due to the crack. Maybe it broke. Still looking for the cud. Lol

 

The first 5000 were struck with pressure too low. Increase in pressure cracked the obv die which was pulled after 2-3000 more. Only the last show the spikehead

 

I thought I'd offer this for consideration, so I apologize in advance for this different, and off-topic, comment:

Here in the West, we are raised with the idea that results are more important than how we achieve results (the process). As a result, some folks resort to less then ethical practices to get them (e.g., cheating to score high on a test). Others are willing, however, to put in the effort and time to score well on the test by studying and listening closely to the teacher. We all hear growing up that the joy comes in doing. I believe this to be true. Spending time with artists and craftsmen bear this out. Joy in work...joy in doing. It's far more alluring than the results...which is the icing on the cake.

Now apply this to CRH and finding errors and varieties. The joy is in the doing...the CRH events. Finding keepers (old coins, high grade specimens, errors, varieties, etc.) using the multiple methods we employ brings hours of entertainment. Win-win in my book. I respect that some folks don't have the time or interest in setting down to a box of coins to find coinage of minimal value. In fairness to those folks, it's why I always encourage CRH enthusiasts to expand their searches to include errors and varieties, which are generally more valuable than the old relics we occasionally pluck. But I never discourage folks who wish to limit their CRH folks for just the relics. Whatever brings a person joy (in the doing or in what is found), that's absolutely the right thing for them. Judgment free zone.

On the bigger part of the spectrum, examine your own lives. Are you 'results oriented' or 'process oriented'. I will suggest that the latter provides an individual with longer lasting joy in whatever it is you're doing and that the ancillary benefit is in the 'results achieved'. It is particularly why I usually end a number of my posts with - "Enjoy the hunt!" I am process focused. Thanks for indulging me a bit.

 

I enjoy CRH. I don't expect to make any money doing it, but it is the thrill of the hunt and the POSSIBILITY that there is still something worth finding out there. And every time I come across something unusual there is some degree of satisfaction. I have run across a couple things that could have a decent premium. This week I found a 1939 nickel in excellent condition, I started a thread about it to determine which variety it might be (no definite answer yet),but it may be pretty valuable from what I've read.
Was I thrilled when 4 rolls of Nickels I got from the bank was a collection dump of BU 70's nickels with great album toning? YES! In fact I have sold 3 of the nickels which covered my cost for the rolls.
W quarters are always a fun find (I have 9 now).
It was fun when a 1926 Buffalo Nickel came out of a MWR the other day.
It's fun to find S mint marks on any coin (just because I don't see them often. ).
Wheat Pennies...generally worth FV, but fun to find!
Doubleing? fun and interesting to find even if it's machine doubling, I don't subscribe to the idea of "worthless doubling" .( check eBay for the premiums paid for that), but if I can't see it with a 10x loupe I don't bother.
Vibrantly toned coins are fun to find too! Grease strikes causing missing details....love finding those!.....Gonna stop here. Time to check my Lotto Numbers!

 

I do not think it matters who you are , at one time or another ,we all imagined how nice it might be to find a very rare and valuable coin. It is alright to dream about that day,just like how many dream and make up ways how they are going to divide a big lottery win. Imagination is healthy for the soul , as long as one knows how likely this will happen. Keep on hunting @Amberlarry22 one never knows when you just might find that illusive item your hunting for. @Chris get a life and start accepting other for their difference , @Chris when is your The only way to collect and obtain coins Book and Teachers manual due out in the market !! Cannot wait for that one hope it is soon !