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Pillar of the Community
Canada
532 Posts |
I'm just curious of what most collectors look at first when sorting coins. I myself prefer to look at the Reverse after I give a quick sort into two piles I sort out all obverses according to effigy before I flip them. I also use a 5 X magnifying loop for my initial glance. I'd love to hear from the rest of you guys as to any sort of rhythm or pattern you've developed over the years that you'd be willing to share with the rest of us.
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Forum Kid
Canada
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i look at both, when I am coin roll hunting I look at both in depth, for grading I mostly judge it by the obverse, and for enjoying  I look wherever the date is. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1049 Posts |
Always date first to trigger the varieties, common and not so common what to look for on each coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1049 Posts |
oops and use a 10x for initial look and a 60x lit micro for extreme detail.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2519 Posts |
When roll hunting, I sort coins by the date, then stack each date nicely. If a year has two effigies or "P" or " RCM logo" on them (or any other major die variety that is easy enough to see even at a glance), I put those in separate piles. It's not specific enough when sorting by effigy only for me. For grading, it depends what coin. For coins with a busy reverse (e.g. 50 cent, dollar), I look at the obverse first, before turning it over. If the reverse design is simple, it's fine if I look at either side. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
840 Posts |
It all depends upon what I am looking for.
doug
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2495 Posts |
Simple answer for me.
For identifying, reverse only (of course).
For grading, obverse only (and then a very quick look at the reverse to make sure it's still there).
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
532 Posts |
Thanks for your replies! At least I'm not the only one that's given it a thought. lol
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2187 Posts |
I'll say the same as doubleeagle
I take a look at the reverse to make sure nothing serious has happened to it, but most of the grading I do is based on the obverse. I think wear is easier found on the obverse.
but when it gets into MS, I look at both for bag marks and all.
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Moderator
 Canada
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Definitely obverse first... but I mainly search mint state material (mint bags, rolls, etc...) so finding that 'Perfect Coin' is always the dream...
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1505 Posts |
definitely Reverse first
have to know what date it is to see if it is worth to check for varieties.
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Valued Member
Canada
491 Posts |
For me depend if I'm looking for certain markers of the year of the coin and where those markers I need to ID the coin. Obv Rev does not matter unless I'm just looking for something different then Obv first.
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Valued Member
Canada
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You made me think and on pondering I realized I almost always check the obverse first. Even common date, well circulated coins appeal to me if they have attractive eye appeal, some traces of original luster, honest wear, no nicks or scratches and clean fields. I ponder how a coin can circulate through so many pockets, touch so many coins and still have such a clean look.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
532 Posts |
My exact sentiment OldCoinGuy! I often wonder if it sat on a shelf or behind a fridge or traveled the globe and still managed to retain most of it's perfection. I've noticed myself sort the same way at times depending on how the coins fall. Each roll, Brand new game!
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Valued Member
Canada
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For viewing & presentation purposes, I prefer reverse. However, I grade both side of the coin, with strong emphasis on the obverse.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
532 Posts |
I've saw myself sort into years before giving coins a real good glance. I find that 4 seconds is an honest average per side for a quick inspection. That's why I like to sort by year first. Easier to keep track of the errors of that year. Great comments!
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