I was really surprised to see how effective distilled water was at conserving coins found metal detecting. I would start there and graduate up....
Common for the year. I found one...and it had a surprise to boot!! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Read up on coin conservation. There are plenty of tips out there to help. Use the Search tool here at CT to read up on methods to try...and to...
Follow up thought - I suspect I can generate about $60 of change a month. CRH enthusiasts can probably relate that if you were to get $720 worth...
Both are interesting. No limit on what folks find interesting. Enjoy it all!! If you make the change you’ll get some finds along the way....
Always great to catch a little unexpected silver!!
That reminds me...I haven't checked the wife's change in a long while. I wonder what I've missed!! Nice find!
Actually, easier to see under a lighted magnifier and harder to get a picture of. I put it on an angle to catch some shadows to bring out a date....
This turned up in change today... [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Can you post some pictures here? It might help your fellow enthusiasts. I have found circulated SMS nickels and they seem to be in between a...
We can let this slide...@igotchange has 'change' built right in!!
Even worn, this should be detectable. It looks like a normal cent to me. I'd like to find a 1995 D DDO at some point.
Yes. DD. It’s typical to see this effect on the outer devices and the date. Old die getting worse with each strike and cleanings.
I’m with you guys on novelty labels. Does that make us boring?
Interesting. I understand the aim but it might lead to fewer submissions.
It’s flip worthy in my opinion. And for the cost of a cent, easy to do.
I agree!! I like collaborations like this one. Teaming amongst members should be encouraged and applauded. It’s a feel good moment!
Take a look at this link. Plug in "1995" and check the box for doubled die obverse. You'll see the listings for the date and what to look for....
In circulated condition, you can buy them for around $20. In MS condition, expect to pay $35 low end on up. This is the easiest DDO to see for...
Proofs are specially made coins and differ from business strikes. Although there are some very fine looking business strikes, they can never be...
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