90 vs 40

[thurmownator]

Just did a quick assessment; as we are quickly approaching the midpoint of the year.

Just looking at half dollars, and the amount of 90%ers vs 40%ers I've found already this year, I noticed an interesting similarity.

For May, when rounded, 90%ers represented 22% of all silver halves found (46/207).

Looking at YTD, when rounded, 90%ers represent 22% of all silver halves found (266/1234).

Conversely, in each case 40%ers represent 78% of my silver half dollar finds.

Anyone else experiencing anything like this ?

 

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[TxTim]

I'm around 10-11%.
You seem to be pulling a high % of the 90's.

 

[65gt350]

I am around 23% 90.

In general I have found that I need to search about 25 rolls to find a single 90% and 8 rolls to find a single 40%.

65GT350

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

Mine for this years is running 24.25% 90% and 75.75% 40%, basically 3 40% for every 1 90%.

 

[LJ]

My 90% rate is right at 13% & obviously 87% for the 40%.

That is a very nice 90% rate Thurm, GT & Wayne. Gotta like that! Keep em coming......

 

[fiatboy]

12% for my 90%ers.

 

[scotto]

I'm around 10-11%.

Same here, 11%. The 90's are hard to come by over here.

 

[GMan00001]

Can't compare to past years since I only started searching halves consistently at the end of 2006, but for this year.

90% (JFK, Ben, Walkers) make up 28.15%
40% JFK make up 71.85%

See my end of month summary for April for my breakdown of how often I find them per roll.

 

[mm12000]

Hmmm, I am running a paltry 5.5% 90's to 93% 40's, with about 1.5% between proofs and post 2001's.

 

[cyberdan]

I am basing this on my sig line which I know is a bit low as I have not updated the halves part in a few weeks.

I am at 30% (120 90% & 395 40%)

 

[khouse]

What are the dates of the 40% silver coins? Thanks

 

[65gt350]

What are the dates of the 40% silver coins? Thanks

1965-1970 (any P D or S)
Some 1976-S (they could be proof or unc) They will weigh 11.5 grams verus the clad that weighs 11.34grams

65GT350

 

[khouse]

Thanks for the reply 65gt350
Looks like I need a scale.