How much is this worth?

There is someone missing from this thread... Did @Markus1959 get a timeout?

 

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"Of coarse"... and is especially funny when they turn around and prove themselves to be just that.

 

It must have been above his pay grade.

Chris

 

or below his pay grade

 

To be fair to newbies they are often ignorant of coins and the minting process and it's usually curiosity that brings them here, which is a good thing. Now I know that some of the threads seem very trollish and probably are but gotta take the good with the bad. I think sometimes it's pretty off putting the way threads are responded to by those with knowledge; versus those without who post here seeking advice. Whether or not they then listen to that advice plays a large role however but becoming defensive is human nature and no one wants their 'windfall' to end up being nothing.

When I first joined here I had very vague knowledge coins as I had a coin collection and went metal detecting with my father as a kid but never really took a vested interest in the hobby. I believe I first posted here seeking to confirm if a nickel found in circulation was a proof coin. Although to those with knowledge many of the new poster threads here can be head scratchers. I think largely because people often forget a time when they may have been just as ignorant, I know I was. Although tedious it's akin to searching pocket change, you may have to sift through hundreds if not thousands of coins before finding that diamond in the rough.

 

Nah! Above his pay grade. We live about 1,000 miles apart.

Chris

 

When I started this thread, it was intended to be a spoof on some of the most ridiculous parts of inquiries, not just because they were questions posted by newbies.

Someone posts a coin with severe road rash and wants to know how this could happen at the Mint. This is just one instance where common sense should come into play.

Don't blame it on the camera! How can a camera take photos by itself?

Without decent photos how can anyone expect to provide an estimate? Again, a little common sense goes a long way.

How many times have we found run-on sentences with no punctuation whatsoever? Yeah! The poster only has two thumbs to use while texting and we should be expected to take this into consideration. Right!

Oh, and finally, do I need to add the fact that so many polls are added that make absolutely no sense at all?

To be completely honest, I was surprised this thread lasted for 4 pages.

Chris

 

I just found these in change
They're really shiny
Are they proofs?
Should I have them graded?
How much are they worth

 

Yes the picture is proof that you found them.. but you need to show the Reverse side also!

 

THEY ARE!
I have noticed a pattern. Every once in a while a "New Member" That happens to be "Female" posts a weird Quarter question with exactly 2 thumbnail pictures and no introductions!. Sometimes with a pretty face as an avatar.

 

Yes of course
The backside on one is really weird. The reverse looks like it was stamped larger than the front side and really has a much different, more golden color to it.
Must be a mint error

 

Go check the forums. These types of threads -- for real -- are popping up with great regularity.

 

Wouldn't surprise me.... certainly wouldn't be the first time.

 

I just spit my water out laughing

 

But not on any coins or anything.

 

If you know anything about coins, for example, the 1955 doubled die, you can find plenty of them on FleaBay. Makes me laugh as well as feel sorry for unsuspecting buyers. You know it's a dead giveaway that their coin is fake when you read DOUBLE DIE instead of DOUBLED DIE. Aside from the fact that most are not slabbed at all or by some unheard of companies. As the prices varies so much from the authentic ones. Shake my head and smile. It's called do some research before selling or buying. Venting over!! Thank you for listening! Have a great day!

 

Speaking of 1955s here's a funny thread to read ==> https://www.cointalk.com/threads/coin-laws-what-are-the-rules-on-discovering-coins.286425/

 

How did I miss this one? I love these kinds of threads. They are great entertainment.

 

Welcome to C.T. Unfortunately, all are common mint errors, only worth face value, but keep hunting.

 

Lets heat this thread up a little bit . One of the talks at the fun show over the weekend was " Do You Consider The Big Ones For The Lincolns, 69-S, 55 And Even the 58, An Error Or Variety " .

Experts call it an " Error " ....