Hello, I came across some extremely shiny, brand-new like coins: a half dollar, quarter, dime, and nickel. They look as new as some of my state quarters I bought uncirculated. Only, I came across these in a normal way (change back from taco bell - I actually got the dime and nickel, and asked the cashier if he had other ones and he gave me the quarter and half dollar as well). Each of them were minted in 1996 at "S" (I'm assuming San Francisco - not experienced coin collector though). I would like to know if they are worth anything. Also, could these coins be proofs? The "background" is mirror-shiny while the faces, etc that bump out are duller with a silverish look. Thanks for your time!
My thoughts exactly A buddy of mine once showed me a 90S nickel that he found in his change. I found a 69S and a 70D Kennedy Halves in my roll serches. Both the halves looked as if someone tried to AT them.
Alright, so what should I do with them? If anyone here wants them, I'd be fine just shipping them to you for free. If they're even mildly rare I'd rather do that than spend them.
Here is an idea... You can go to the contest forum and let those people who want them leave a post. Then after a few days or a week, ramdomly pick a name and send them to them. There is someone else doing this with a State quarter variety. The only thing is that you may have to have so many posts before you can post a new thread in that section. Or if you don't want to bother with that, see if someone else who posts here wants them. Thanks again and I hope you stick around. Welcome to CT! :hail:
Welcome M477, hope you keep coming back. I agree with jaceravone, some kind of contest. If you are just wanting to give away I would be more than happy 2 accept as I graduated in '96 and have no s mint coins from that year as of yet. Or better still, give them to a kid who has some intrest in coins to keep our hobby growing.
The 69-S Kennedy was also a Proof only issue. After 1955 the only S mint coins made for circulation were the 1 cent 1968 - 74 (comes both ways), and Nickels 1968 -70 (come both ways.) Everything else is proof only.
ok ok, for some reason I thought the 69-s was a One Cent... x_x yeah, you're right, they went both ways... I forgot that.
M477; Why not start a collection of your own? Don't auction these coins off...It's not everyday that you find something like this in circulation. This could be the beginning of a great endeavor. Go for it...
Some kid raided dads coins or broke open his or her proof set to buy a Taco. Same thing happened to me a Mcdonalds about a month ago in my change. Put them away and save them.
Oh Man Harry.... if only some kid were to break into Dads collection of $20 dollar AGE and we were to receive them in our change....oh pleaaaase.
Heaven forbid should I perish, my worst nightmare is that my daughter will break open her inherited slabbed coins and spend them at Walmart.
Could be SILVER proof set coins. Look at the edge of the coin and if you see no copper, then it should be silver!
What would you care? You'd be dead and not collecting them anymore, and if they want to throw away their value that's their problem. Maybe you would feel better if she sold them all for what they were truly worth and then went on a shopping spree buying shoes and handbags that she would use once or twice and then put in the back of the closet because they aren't fashionable anymore. Or buy her boyfriend a new car/motorcycle two months before she breaks up with him.
Wow! not expecting that response from a coin collector. As a collector my prime focus would be to pass on my enjoyment and love of my coin collection hobby to my children. The younger coin collectors will inevitably inherit our "coin collecting world" and it is our duty to educate them and pass on the beauty of Numismatics. Hopefully my daughter will realize that the coins she inherits from me contain more than monetary value. Many of these coins were owned by her grandfather who she loved very much. As a final note : I would have to say think positive, the glass is half full, not half empty as you refer.
