JUST VERY EXCITED OVER MY 1965 US PENNY, MY 1ST 1965 COIN FOUND METAL DETECTING — FOUND OLDER COINS BUT NEVER A 1965 — 250+ FOUND SO FAR JULY26-26.

[metalman2024]

Never found while metal detecting a 1965 coin before, until now, anybody have the same experience? In 2.5 years with over 250 coins found, why are 1965 coins so rare?

 

[Centsless Detecting]

I say 1965 dimes and quarters have the F U mint mark.

 

[Trezurehunter]

No problems with '65's here either. Glad you finally stepped over the right spot to find one.

 

[Exhuminator]

Keep in mind there were some 1965 SILVER dimes and quarters. During the transitional silver->copper-nickel period occasionally some 1965-dated silver dimes and quarters were accidentally struck during the transition. They are very rare, but they are out there, so always double check.

 

[daddyflea]

People knew what they were dropping, they just were very careful in dropping any silver..

You are correct a Quarter or a Dime would actually buy something. If you did drop one it was shiny and easy to find.