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<p>[QUOTE="saucejon1983, post: 1438206, member: 37932"]So, seeing as I have just started collecting coins, I went to the bank today and got $20 in coins. A bunch of Pennies and Nickles and some Dimes. I have had an absolute blast going through them this evening. I am loving coin collecting.</p><p><br /></p><p>So anyway, I came across the first "S" mint mark I have seen. It was on a 1969 Nickel, actually 2 of them. I know this is nothing great or rare, but it was enough to excite me. I also found 2 wheat pennies (1950 and 1954) Bringing my wheat penny collection to a total of 3. Also today, I found my very first error coin, a 2008 Arizona State Quarter with what appears to be a cactus leaf covering part of the initials under the cactus on the right. Again, nothing spectacular, but it was exciting for me. I feel sad i have missed out all these years on how fun and exciting coing collecting is. I has changed my entire view of change. I will try to post pictures, however, I have been advised I should get a better camera, so that will be an investment I make soon. Looking at a backlit table with a stand for the camera attached.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway, thank you all for the help on my questions thus far and all the great information you have offered.</p><p><br /></p><p>Kyle[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="saucejon1983, post: 1438206, member: 37932"]So, seeing as I have just started collecting coins, I went to the bank today and got $20 in coins. A bunch of Pennies and Nickles and some Dimes. I have had an absolute blast going through them this evening. I am loving coin collecting. So anyway, I came across the first "S" mint mark I have seen. It was on a 1969 Nickel, actually 2 of them. I know this is nothing great or rare, but it was enough to excite me. I also found 2 wheat pennies (1950 and 1954) Bringing my wheat penny collection to a total of 3. Also today, I found my very first error coin, a 2008 Arizona State Quarter with what appears to be a cactus leaf covering part of the initials under the cactus on the right. Again, nothing spectacular, but it was exciting for me. I feel sad i have missed out all these years on how fun and exciting coing collecting is. I has changed my entire view of change. I will try to post pictures, however, I have been advised I should get a better camera, so that will be an investment I make soon. Looking at a backlit table with a stand for the camera attached. Anyway, thank you all for the help on my questions thus far and all the great information you have offered. Kyle[/QUOTE]
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