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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Here's my 2 cents (with die chips),
Big, obvious errors seem to be the most popular. Small errors like small die chips, small laminations, small off center strikes and other common errors don't command a big premium. Like they say, FOLLOW THE MONEY. This is a great part of the hobby that a person with a limited budget could get into. Many of the error coins can be found in circulation so this really keeps your overhead way down. I save most because they are fun to find and nice to look at. Usually, no two are the exactly the same.
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New Member
United States
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Found a possible error coin in my change and I wanted to find out more about these. Is there any kind of reference book on these? I am what I consider to be a casual collector.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also think we need to understand varieties vs. errors. I collect die varieties but have no interest whatsoever in errors. I agree the "major" varieties, ones listed in the Red Book are collected more. Those people that try to collect every variety in a series or date are rare. For example I know someone who is putting together a set of all vams for 1878. Errors are typically one of strikes and are really just damaged coins. Damaged during the minting process but damaged none the less....imo. |
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New Member
United States
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Hi there,
I have recently started a small basic coin collection as a hobby for me and my Daughters to enjoy. I found a 1943P nickel in my change that appears to have had both sides stamped with two different stamps. I got online to look it up and found this forum. Just wondering if you could guide me in the right direction. Is there a reference book on these types of things? As far as the poll goes I haven't a clue but most websites I have visited don't even mention them. Thanks, Jeff
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Valued Member
 United States
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Yes,there are tons of books to look for.Check out Fred Weinberg.Check on his Website.Of course,don't forget The Cherry Picker's Guide.I would say, keep searching online,though.  Edited by joeykoins
01/16/2013 11:34 am
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New Member
United States
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Thank you for the information. Much appreciated, Jeff
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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amida17 succinctly expressed my thoughts. While I will actively collect varieties, the only error I have purchased is my avatar because I HAD to have it. Varieties I will collect to a certain extent. I say that because there are some series that have so many varieties that it seems like overkill to me...especially if I have to look under a microscope to see the variety. I like looking at errors because they educate me in the minting process but I do not actively collect them. So error collectors keep posting - you are giving me a first class education!  |
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 United States
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I started variety/error searching a long time ago because I couldn't/can't afford the traditional coin collecting aspects.As far as values,there is a big difference between catalog value and what you can really get for varieties.Try selling some of your doubles  . One book that was not mentioned is; Strike It Rich With Pocket Change,a good book. jcjohnson72,Welcome to CCF. Can you post a pic of the coin? John1  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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All I actively collect at the moment is die varieties. I was working on my Mercury and Walking Liberty half collections but have bought somewhere around 50 Morgans by the VAM number since my last anything else. No regrets here. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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My focus is also die varieties--overdates and repunched dates for the most part. Of course, overdates are few and highly sought after in US coins, so most of my collection is world coins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I also focus on varieties because I love the thrill of the hunt. Don't get me wrong I love finding varieties but can't wait to open the next roll.
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01/16/2013 9:45 pm
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United States
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Valued Member
United States
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Yes,opening a brand new roll or even an old roll,can really get ones blood boiling in excitement! Esp. if you know something might be in this batch because of a previous rolled opened with success! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This has been a good topic. I would also like to add something for those just getting into variety searching. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED! Most of us that you see finding things more than others are not lucky. We search through more coins than you can imagine. The more coins you search the more you will find. Now this does not mean we simply unroll and fly through them. We know what to look for. It becomes second nature. I would like to think I no longer get hung up on small trivial matters. I know the areas of a coin to look at. I specialize in Lincolns. I have studied and studied and then studied some more. When I come across any date, I know immediately what to keep an eye out for. I know what a normal Lincoln should look like. I look for differences in that coin. Plus I think my brain processes quicker know that I have more knowledge. So please, do not get discouraged. Just keep searching and learning. This can be very rewarding and a heck of a lot of fun.
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Valued Member
United States
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seaL006,you must be a carpenter,because you just " hit the nail on the head!" Yes,us variety/error hunters do just as you explained.It's a lot of hard work but very rewarding and the best part FUN! |
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