First Box Of Halves (Pics)

[useramg]

I looked through my first box ever of half dollars today, it was a skunk I've been reading about how silver in the halves has becoming more rare lately so I wasn't too disappointed. I had a few questions though. I came across a few halves that had circular lines around the face side of the coin (picture). What causes this and are they worth holding on to? Also, should I hold on to the 1776-1976 coins, and which other dates should I be keeping an eye out for?

I think I'll be doing more nickels and I'll try my first box of dimes soon.

Thanks for the help!

Adam

 

[LiquidAsset]

Take a gander at this post:

BEGINNERS GUIDE TO COIN ROLL HUNTING!!! + TERMS

Perhaps it can answer some of ur questions.... HH

 

[brendan1414]

the bicentenials are worthless, dont keep them, and only 1964-1970 is what you need to worry about. also proofs coins are good to look for.

 

[Numismaniac]

The circle lines are counting machine damage. Nothing special, in fact if it's on a collectable coin it will reduce the value.

Keep at it. The key to success is patience.

HSH

 

[byrne3]

The circular lines are from the crimper. They use a machine to crimp and it has to touch the end coins in order to get a nice tight crimp on the rolls. It only affects the end coins.

 

[useramg]

The beginners guide helps a little, but I already knew to look for the dates that contain silver. I was more wondering about which coins to look for which may be a low mintage year or with certain minting locations.

Thanks for the advice!

Adam

 

[FreedomUIC]

the bicentenials are worthless, dont keep them, and only 1964-1970 is what you need to worry about. also proofs coins are good to look for.

Not true, I found a multitude of "Silver" proofs from 2000 on.