1974-D DDO!

[Twitch]

Historically I haven't search for the 1974-D DDO half dollar. For some reason a couple months ago I got the idea that I should try to find one. Basically every box I go through I'll put aside any high-grade 1974-D's (keep in mind that I edge check for the most part) and will check them afterwards. Well yesterday I finally captured one. It's a cool find, in really good condition but the dies are pretty worn. Still happy with it. I also completed my CRH Jefferson set today (different thread) and found a 1915-D lincoln in ~VG-8 today, which was awesome as well. Enjoy.

 

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[smokeythecat]

I like it!

 

[TxAg]

Congrats Twitch!

 

[Diver_Down]

Nice save. With silver finds decreasing, hunters would be wise to avail themselves of the opportunity while they have access to such volume. A hunter doesn't need to check each an every coin. Even the edge searchers can set aside the bright copper rims to look at later. Have a short list of what interests you whether it is DDO/DDR coins, No FG coins, etc. Check the high grade coins that fit your short list and it won't be an additional time constraint.

 

[TxAg]

Nice save. With silver finds decreasing, hunters would be wise to avail themselves of the opportunity while they have access to such volume. A hunter doesn't need to check each an every coin. Even the edge searchers can set aside the bright copper rims to look at later. Have a short list of what interests you whether it is DDO/DDR coins, No FG coins, etc. Check the high grade coins that fit your short list and it won't be an additional time constraint.

I agree with Diver! After a couple of years of checking every date and mintmark, I now edge check for silver and bright rims. And if I look at a rim, I will check the adjacent coins as well. Somehow, I still manage to find a lot of 1974-D DDO, the occasional 1987-P&D, and clad proofs. Finding these “bonus” coins can take the sting out of a skunk box!

 

[dognose]

Good Find on that.

 

[mountainman 2]

Nice find Twitch I would be happy with that one

 

[Owassokie]

I agree with Diver! After a couple of years of checking every date and mintmark, I now edge check for silver and bright rims. And if I look at a rim, I will check the adjacent coins as well. Somehow, I still manage to find a lot of 1974-D DDO, the occasional 1987-P&D, and clad proofs. Finding these “bonus” coins can take the sting out of a skunk box!

Congrats OP!

I have no clue how many 74D DDO's I have...probably in the hundreds. If anyone finds an efficient way to sell them at a decent premium...let me know. I have no desire to list them individually on feebay.

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[Professor of Engineering]

Nice job, congrats!