What else to are you looking for besides silver when CRH?

[TheRockDoc]

Hey guys, I have recently started checking dates because I am learning about some of the rare dates and such as I go... Would some of you be willing to give a quick rundown of what else you are looking for besides silver? (in all demoninations) Obviously, error coins, I think as long as you are paying attention you will pick up on any of those. What about rare dates, certain errors that do not stand out (missing mint marks)? Just curious as to what else I should be looking for? Thanks in advance.

 

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[captainfwiffo]

For pennies, there are hundreds of varieties that you can look for. I just look over every one for errors, look out for wide AM for the relevant dates, large and small date varieties for the relevant dates, mint-mark varieties, etc. I also look for any missing dates for my book, or any that are in nice condition to replace crummy ones in my book. Of course, I keep wheats and Indians that I find.

For nickels, I just save anything pre-1960, and anything with an S mint mark. Most of them aren't rare, but when I get a book, I know they'll take me longer to find in decent condition. I also keep an eye out for the 2004 doubled die. I find a few Buffaloes.

For dimes I just go over them quickly so I don't miss a large error, and check for the 1982 no-mint-mark. There aren't a ton of post-1964 varieties.

I don't search quarters. I'm not familiar with the significant varieties for halves, so I just keep an eye out for big errors and the like. Anything weird.

 

[Diver_Down]

For dimes I just go over them quickly so I don't miss a large error, and check for the 1982 no-mint-mark. There aren't a ton of post-1964 varieties.

You are missing the big one - 1996 W. It was only available in Mint Sets making the lowest circulation strike of the Roosevelt dimes. As we know, people's collections get dumped into coin counters or are taken to the bank in rolls frequently. Someone going through an estate might not think of anything special with regards to a 1996 mint set.

 

[captainfwiffo]

I was not aware of that one, although looking into it, it's sorta in the "impaired proof" category.

 

[AGCoinHunter]

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[BuffaloBoy]

I am not one to look closely for errors and such, but do look at dates(except for dimes)...

Pennies: 1958 and older will be mostly wheatbacks(1909 and older, Indian head pennies), Newer: I keep 1970-s pennies(Can be worth something if it has a small date high 7), check the 1972 for bouble die obverse-doubling in the words "In god we trust", also check for the 1995 dbl die.

Nickels: I keep all 2009 nickels, anything 55 and older(especially "s" mintmarks), the biggie is the 1950-d, key date of the series, very hard to come by(I have never found one yet), as well as silver wartime nickels(1942-1945, mintmark above monticello on back, also 35% silver)...Buffalo nickels and anything older than those plus foreign.

Dimes: I just look for silver

Quarters: I keep bicentennial quarters

Halves: 2002 and newer, 1987 p and d, 1974-d(check for the dbl die obv), 1970 and older(1970 is 40% silver and was only released in mint sets, so was the 1987 but 1987 is not silver.)

Hope this helps
HH
Buffaloboy

 

[Diver_Down]

I was not aware of that one, although looking into it, it's sorta in the "impaired proof" category.

Not an impaired proof. It is a business strike that was in mint sets not proof sets. Hence, it is the lowest mintage regarding circulation strike Roosevelts.

 

[captainfwiffo]

That's what I meant by "sorta". It's not proof, but like a proof, it would only enter circulation by being broken out of a collector's set.

 

[Diver_Down]

That's what I meant by "sorta". It's not proof, but like a proof, it would only enter circulation by being broken out of a collector's set.

Whether encapsulated in plastic/cello by the mint or whether the coins are in cardboard 2x2's or whether they are loose in someone's sock drawer, most of our finds are coming from someone's collection.

 

[captainfwiffo]

Right, but it's different from a rare variety that naturally got out into circulation through the usual channels, like a doubled die, mint mark variety, etc.

 

[SeaninNH]

Quarters :

Wisconsin: extra leaf
Kansas: "In God We rust" (I found one that said "In od We rust", See below)
Minnesota: Extra tree

These are the easiest to see while looking so they are the only ones that I look for.

 

[legend76]

What's the 96-W dime worth

 

[Diver_Down]

What's the 96-W dime worth

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=1996+w+dime&_sacat=See-All-Categories

All depends on what someone is willing to pay.

 

[snowpeasandcarrots]

First, thanks to all for the helpful information. I knew there was more than just silver to be looking for, but didn't know what . . .

Second, a couple of questions about BuffaloBoy's post. What's "special" about bicentennial quarters and halves 2002 and newer?

Quarters: I keep bicentennial quarters
Halves: 2002 and newer, 1987 p and d, 1974-d(check for the dbl die obv), 1970 and older(1970 is 40% silver and was only released in mint sets, so was the 1987 but 1987 is not silver.)

Hope this helps
HH
Buffaloboy

 

[jrf30]

I look for good looking tellers. Makes the pick up easier.

 

[AGCoinHunter]

I look for good looking tellers. Makes the pick up easier.

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