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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 40512, member: 112&quot;]flamtap - </p><p><br /></p><p>It sounds to me like you are talking about a couple of different things here. First of all, yes it is possible to find gem coins by searching uncirlculated rolls. But in order to do so you need to know how to grade coins, for only the higher grades are worth much. </p><p><br /></p><p>By searching rolls of circulated coins you stand a chance of finding unusual varieties or error coins. But again you have to be able to know one when you see it. </p><p><br /></p><p>Both of these things require a certain amount of knowledge and experience that the beginning collector simply does not have. But it is certainly a way to learn - but it&#039;s the hard way.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you have an interest in getting started in coin collecting the best thing you can do is to buy some books and begin to study. I would suggest you start off with the Red Book and then get yourself a copy of the <i>Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins</i>.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is also a good idea to frequent various coin forums like this one - ask questions - lots of questions. Don&#039;t worry about sounding like a beginner - we all were at one time and we had to ask the same questions you do now&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Then, after you have some basic knowledge - begin to collect coins. You&#039;ll find the hobby much more interesting and fun with some knowledge behind you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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