As with our fellow enthusiasts, this is a nice circulation find but not very collectable amongst collectors. But you keep what you like...don't...
Yes...sometimes it can be beneficial. But from my experience, its rather infrequent. I suppose it depends on how the seller stored the coins....
I have purchased lots of uncirculated rolls over the years to search for varieties. It's hit-or-miss as you might suspect. Personally, I'd open...
That's good advice Mountain Man...slow it down so you won't inadvertently pass over something good. I've done it...even with a bit of foresight....
Jeff - sounds great!! Fun building and rebuilding a set, especially circulation sets for me. I also elected to build a roll set of Lincolns...
Hi Jeff - it does take some time to develop an eye for what it is you are looking for, especially when it comes to variety/error coin hunting....
That's right! Learning doesn't end until out last breath. The choice we get to make is what it is that we want to learn about. Collecting Nut...
Tatter - it may have been stated by the senior members already but if you understand the mint/coining processes, you’ll be able to quickly...
It's common enough where folks will dump their excess coins. Glad to see that these were culled out of circulation and will be preserved. I'm...
It takes a little while to master coin photography, but do a Search here on photography tips. Using a flat backing like you did here is a good...
So I accumulated around $250 in change over the past 10 months and went through it finally a couple weeks ago. Banks still seem to be grateful...
Looks like a large date. If you browse and use the search tool, you can find multiple threads that will help you take better pictures. Here are...
I'm guessing the 1940. Unfortunately, the S in PLURIBUS is too worn to confirm.
Was that average for the 6 month period?
Thanks Marites. It's been unusually busy on my end and I've not been able to get here to CT to engage the members. I see a break ahead...so...
Yes. It looks like it has a series of short scratches above and around the date. There may be a chip in the area of the ear, but it could also...
Multiple years and different reverse dies. So take it slow and cross your toes!!
That's a fun find!!
Hi Marites - looks like a normal business strike. I agree with our fellow coin enthusiasts: fingerprint on the reverse, slight MAD on the...
That's a fabulous find!!! Great color too!! Best I did on LWCs...found in a roll of 1917 cents purchased at the LCS.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
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