hokiemojo
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If you had the choice of a walker (cull condition), ben (very worn), 90% (nice), 3-40% ers (mint), or a modern (non silver) commem, which would you want to find? Note that none would be considered AU70 or anything to attach a huge premium.
I ask because of my modest finds, I think my favorite is still my ellis island commem. For me, it was my first keeper and while my memory is fading, I think it is what kept me going through the first 5-6 boxes I was hunting that were all skunks (aside from the commem). I was beginning to wonder if I was even searching correctly, but now I know all too well that skunk streaks of 5 boxes or more are relatively common.
Just wondering what gets everyone most excited. Is it just the ounces of Ag, the quality of the coins, or the age?
I ask because of my modest finds, I think my favorite is still my ellis island commem. For me, it was my first keeper and while my memory is fading, I think it is what kept me going through the first 5-6 boxes I was hunting that were all skunks (aside from the commem). I was beginning to wonder if I was even searching correctly, but now I know all too well that skunk streaks of 5 boxes or more are relatively common.
Just wondering what gets everyone most excited. Is it just the ounces of Ag, the quality of the coins, or the age?
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This is a interesting question you pose. I would go for the 3 40%ers because of the silver content. The other coins you described are more valuable as a indivual coin for their silver content as a 90% but they are still worth less (silver wise) than the 3 40% coins would be. The modern non silver commem has only a value of $ .50 after it is circulated. As far as what I enjoy most about the finds, it is the thrill of the find not all the other factors you list. After all this is a hobby for me not a business.
