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<p>[QUOTE="BigTee44, post: 1679412, member: 41883"]There's lots to look for. But if you're trying to search a massive amount of coins I'd look for key dates and commons in high grades. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Keys</p><p>Dimes- Merucry1916-D</p><p>1942/1(bring a loope)</p><p>1921</p><p>1921-D</p><p>1926-S</p><p>1931-S</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Quarters Washington</p><p>Mostly all D and S Mints from the 30s</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Halfs Walkers</p><p>All the teens</p><p>1921</p><p>1921-S</p><p>1921-D</p><p>1938-D</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>That's off the top of my head, get a red book. It'll answer a lot of questions. Also know what coins you'll be looking at and know how to grade within a range. You won't learn it overnight but if you look at enough coins you'll pick it up I'm sure. But dates, mint marks and condition. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>You're very lucky, I wish I had the chance like that. If you come across any barbers or standing liberty quarters, those will sell well in better grades. I've never seen barbers or slqs in he junk bins around here. Good Luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BigTee44, post: 1679412, member: 41883"]There's lots to look for. But if you're trying to search a massive amount of coins I'd look for key dates and commons in high grades. Keys Dimes- Merucry1916-D 1942/1(bring a loope) 1921 1921-D 1926-S 1931-S Quarters Washington Mostly all D and S Mints from the 30s Halfs Walkers All the teens 1921 1921-S 1921-D 1938-D That's off the top of my head, get a red book. It'll answer a lot of questions. Also know what coins you'll be looking at and know how to grade within a range. You won't learn it overnight but if you look at enough coins you'll pick it up I'm sure. But dates, mint marks and condition. You're very lucky, I wish I had the chance like that. If you come across any barbers or standing liberty quarters, those will sell well in better grades. I've never seen barbers or slqs in he junk bins around here. Good Luck![/QUOTE]
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