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For my untrained eye identifying double dies as well as some of the hard to identify RPMS is difficult. Ive searched 10 boxes over the past 4 months and have found 2 doubled dies; a 1994P-1DR-001 & a 2004P doubling of the 6th column. (although I know I have another coin similar to the 2004 that I misplaced in a plastic baggie that need to find) Other notable coins to go along with these 2, I've found a 1998P WAM, 83 Cud, a 61 RPM, 1905 IHC, a 1932 canadian cent. I average around 15 wheats per box to go along with various die chips and die breaks. Ive also set aside the 2009s and any foreign coinage. I'm happy with my results so far but feel I may be missing out on some double dies &/or RPMs. I use a whitman 10x loupe and am thinking I may need to upgrade. Maybe I just need to slow it down and search more thoroughly. Anyway, I'm just wondering how my results compare to yours. Edited by gratefuldad
05/26/2016 3:23 pm
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You can sift through 787 pages of results right here...  https://goccf.com/t/38685Just to be clear, it is okay to talk about the specific questions here, but we do not want this to turn into another "what I found" thread (like the one linked above). |
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What I was trying to ask was, that considering my 10 box in 4 months sample size, am I on par with others who've searched similar quantities? More specifically in regards to double dies and RPMs, I'm curious as to the regularity (if you can call it that - I know its completely random) of these kinds of finds.
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Yes, that is a good question. One worthy of discussion.  I apologize for the confusion, the last line in my previous post was directed at those who might have hijacked your thread. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Fair point jbuck. You are probably missing a bunch of DDs. It may be related to your equipment and process. A box of cents takes me weeks to process putting in a couple hours a night. It's not a race as you know and as your eye for markers and details improves. I'd say you're on pace though. I haven't detected that you are rushing so more a matter of polishing your skills. And your equipment might make the hunt more challenging than you need it to be. An in expensive microscope at 20X to run your rough sort through should improve your results. For instance, the 2004 DDR you found is one of many you are likely missing. In a box you should be finding dozens of them (most will be minor in comparison). As John notes, longer than an arm is a keeper). Maybe 1-2 of those you find will meet that criteria. So don't despair. You are on the right path. |
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Now that is a good and proper response, Rackster. |
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I would suggest "downgrading" to a couple of really cheap jeweler loupe's that come on a pair of glass frames. I say downgrade because they are cheap. You purchase them from the major web retailer. I have both a 10x and a 20x. If I remember correctly, the 20x works best for cents. These are by far my favorite loupe. They allow both hands to be free so you can rotate and manipulate the coin to the proper angles. You can also flip the loupe up when you aren't using it. I have never used another loupe since buying these.
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Thanks jbuck. I hope to give back at least as much as I've received from these forums. Gratefuldad's question ran through my head many, many times three years back. The encouragement and education from others here have helped me significantly. The boxes I search now are far more productive!
Regarding the jeweler's glasses - I've wondered about these. I have a pair of +2.75 reading glasses I sometimes use with nickels. Gives me a headache after a few minutes, but I can tolerate them long enough to vet a handful of nickels. Just not a practical solution for a long sort at that magnification for me.
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I like the idea of using jeweler's glasses for searching varieties. For what it is worth, I use +1.50 readers for casual coin viewing, like flipping through album pages. They are more comfortable than my normal glasses, which have a narrow close vision corridor (causing me to move my head too much). |
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I just keep an 8x loupe handy while hunting. On the occasion that I want a closer look at a coin, I can use the USB microscope.
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Posted 05/26/2016 3:20 pm
