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<p>[QUOTE="VT4Pac, post: 3176537, member: 94961"]Welcome to CoinTalk Dane C020! You should definitely check this website out if you want to learn more: <a href="http://www.error-ref.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.error-ref.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.error-ref.com</a> it is packed full of great information.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm fairly new to error coins myself but can tell you for sure the ridiculous coins you see going for top dollar are few and far between. So definitely go into it with the mindset of not expecting to "strike it rich." That being said there are cool errors out there that are attainable and command some premium.</p><p><br /></p><p>I believe the pennies you posted are slightly misalligned die coins which only command a premium if some of the design elements are effected. Here is a good older thread describing this in more detail: <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/an-overview-of-misaligned-dies-mad-coins.71781/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/an-overview-of-misaligned-dies-mad-coins.71781/">https://www.cointalk.com/threads/an-overview-of-misaligned-dies-mad-coins.71781/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>As far as metal detectors go the previously mentioned machines are great for beginners. If you want a higher performance detector that may use close to your $1000 budget I recommend the Equinox 800 or Garrett AT max. These machines can do land great and salt/fresh water. A nice medium between these is the Garrett AT pro which can also be used in the water as well but is a little temperamental in salt water. You can get the pro for about $500 to $600.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="VT4Pac, post: 3176537, member: 94961"]Welcome to CoinTalk Dane C020! You should definitely check this website out if you want to learn more: [url]http://www.error-ref.com[/url] it is packed full of great information. I'm fairly new to error coins myself but can tell you for sure the ridiculous coins you see going for top dollar are few and far between. So definitely go into it with the mindset of not expecting to "strike it rich." That being said there are cool errors out there that are attainable and command some premium. I believe the pennies you posted are slightly misalligned die coins which only command a premium if some of the design elements are effected. Here is a good older thread describing this in more detail: [url]https://www.cointalk.com/threads/an-overview-of-misaligned-dies-mad-coins.71781/[/url] As far as metal detectors go the previously mentioned machines are great for beginners. If you want a higher performance detector that may use close to your $1000 budget I recommend the Equinox 800 or Garrett AT max. These machines can do land great and salt/fresh water. A nice medium between these is the Garrett AT pro which can also be used in the water as well but is a little temperamental in salt water. You can get the pro for about $500 to $600.[/QUOTE]
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