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$ilver$urfer

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Sep 4, 2010
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Howdy my fellow CRHers,

Some of you old timers may remember me from 3-5 years ago I posted quite a bit and had a lot of good finds but today's ranks right up there as the best!

I have been way too busy to CRH any boxes or rolls for about 2 years now because of my growing family and business responsibilities.

I ask occasionally if I am in the bank but usually never get anything more than a few clad halves. I didn't even ask for coins I was just depositing some checks when the teller today at my main bank asks me if I collect those dimes that say Mercury on them. I said absolutely, she checks her personal safe and not being in there she checks the other safe and produced the following: 20rollsmercs.JPG

20 solid rolls of mercs with a melt value of $1271 purchased for $100! She said she wasn't sure why he cashed these in but she thought of me and saved them for me. Of course I asked if he brought anything else in and she said no just $100 of dimes. I told her I collect anything and everything and if he brings anything else in I would happy to take them. I thanked her profusely and told her she was the best about 3 times. I am wondering what I should get for her?

I'll do a breakdown over the next few days if anyone is interested. I am a silver scavenger not a collector per se so what key dates should I be looking for?

HH,

$ilver$urfer:hello:
 

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Liu21

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50$ gift card would sure make a mark.
 

CoinFetcher

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you want to look for 1942 over 1 variety. It's popular, and worth a pretty penny.

SWEET SCORE BUTT HEAD!
 

Argentium

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Feb 2, 2008
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You might keep an eye out for a 1916-D or two (lol !!) Seriously - go get a "Redbook" of U.S. coins -you'll be happy you did !
Monster score !!! - go buy that teller a gift card to a nicer area restaurant !
 

Vdubguy

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Jul 31, 2013
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Fantastic!

Not really much else to say. Haha

Great score!

HH

Vdubguy
 

Iamrussell

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HOLY SHIZZZ Silversurfer
Man i wouldve had a heart attack right there-thats freakin one awesome score-
Big congrats
Hope the 16D is in there ;)
 

GlenDronach

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Some banks don't allow gratuities (financial compensation), but I'm sure the branch manager wouldn't mind if you brought lunch & dessert!
 

CC-Hunter

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Sep 18, 2012
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I should take up not searching myself.

Congrats!
 

jun808bug

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Awesome find [emoji106]
Being nice to the tellers goes a long way. Even after 2 years, they'll remember you.
 

Spartcom5

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If this doesnt make you to want to get back into the hobby idk what will! I dream of finding something like this lol and just to think how excited I was to find one merc lol
 

Dozer D

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Feb 12, 2012
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Super fantastic find. Get her something very special, maybe jewelry, chocolates, flowers, but something bigger than donuts.
 

CoinHuntingDrew

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What to say, what to say. I'm speechless as you are; maybe I'm as equally happy as you are right now...and I don't even have the coins in my collection LOL!

AWESOME!

I think I'll get some coins tomorrow..
 

fistfulladirt

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Feb 21, 2008
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Nice haul! Silver mania has really hit a lull lately, and even those in the know are dumping collections due to low silver prices.
 

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