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And a proof bicentennial as well... is it 40% for certain? No. There were two proofs issued for the bicentennial. One Cu-Ni clad that was included in the 1975 and 1976 proof sets, and a 40% silver proof included in the special three coin sets (Quarter, Half, and Dollar); these three coin sets came in a proof and uncirculated version. |
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Bah. How on earth can I tell? I don't have a scale THAT accurate- it wouldn't be able to differentiate between 11.5 and 11.34 grams. Also, were the 2005s NIFC? For some reason all the years from 2002-2007 are EXCEPT that one. RedBook misprint? Edited by TimJing
08/19/2008 5:57 pm
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The 40% silver coins do look different than that Cu-Ni clad. If you have one of each, for example a 1967 and a 1977, then you can usually see the difference. I cover the coin with a thin, white sheet of paper (cheap tissue works best since you want translucence), then shine a bright light on the coin (doing it at an angle works best). The 90% and 40% silver coins reflect back through whiter than the paper, the Cu-Ni clads will reflect grayer. Again, it helps if you have one silver and one Cu-Ni clad to compare with. AFAIK, all 2002 and newer Half Dollars were NIFC; so I think it is a misprint. I will check my Red Book when I get home. |
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Went through 4 rolls nothing good
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Pillar of the Community
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Plus there is the sweeter ringing sound from the silver.
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Went through 3 boxes...nothing at all and most of the halves were so beat up and bag marked that I probably wouldn't keep if they were hard to find.
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Hey all: I haven't been on the 'Community' for a few weeks. Going on 2 weeks ago I got 15 rolls that looked like they had been searched, but to my delight, out of the 300 coins, 274 were 40%. I went back a week later saying I had a 'few' good ones in the last batch; did they have anymore? They said I got all they had last week, suggesting it was a lady that cleaned out a drawer and brought the 15 rolls in. There have been times when I refuse a large amount, because you just know they had been searched. We've all been there! After this, I doubt I'll pass on any quantity.
MFHORN
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I forgot to ask a question.
Has anyone heard of the armored car services sorting out silver? I seem to have better luck with Brinks than I do with Garda. These are the two armored services that service the banks I use. I was told that the 'Coin Star' machines that are usually found in grocery stores do this. They WILL NOT accept silver coins. I don't know about Silver, but last week I found a 1943-D (steel) in a coin return. Since there aren't many pay phones around anymore, which as a kid I would always look in, we now have these.
MFHORN
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I have searched probably around $500 in Brinks rolled halves and found 0  but have searched around $200 dollars worth of hand rolled and found 2 90% and 5 40%. alot of work for so few but uterly satisfying to find. It would not suprise me from my experience if they did if the bank teller didn't get them First. |
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Coinrus;
I have always had pretty good luck with the customer rolled coins, but the early bird gets the worm. As far as tellers go, there are a few smart ones that look, but then there are the ones who would give you a double eagle, and not know what it is. If I worked in a bank, I wouldn't get any work done!
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but then there are the ones who would give you a double eagle, and not know what it is. If I worked in a bank, I wouldn't get any work done!  |
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I left off coin fishing half rolls and a buddy said don't give up. I got a $500 box and found zilch, nada nothing. The next $500 box yielded 12 40%, 1 1998 Proof, 3 1986 and one 1987 P AU. Blew me away as this was the best finds in a long time.
Happy Fishing
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I just got a box in from the Fed and it is short 2 rolls. The box has not been opened. Has anyone else had a similar experience?
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I went through 4 boxes lately -
1 90%, 10 40% and 1 2008 S Proof, that one really blew me away! I couldn't believe I found a 2008 proof already, crazy.
TO answer your question nod2003, I haev never been shorted any rolls intheboxes I have searched.
Good luck to everyone!
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Morgantype:
That is something. The proof sets haven't been out that long. I know someone already found 2008's. I got 3 the other day, along with a 64 and a 53 Ben; all in the same roll. That was after going thru a box and a half of nothing. The pickings might be slowing down around major cities. Happy Hunting!
Mfhorn
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