What Should I Look For In Pennies?

Hi Benja - this is a difficult question to answer.but it is asked quite often. The only way to optimize your searching (e.g. you are setting a <10 hour limit to search through 2500 cents), determining your initial requirements will be essential. Once you have your requirements established, you will need to dial in your specifications (i.e. the limits of what types of errors or varieties you want to collect). What generally happens is that the types and limits will be in fluctuation for a period until you can settle on what you ultimately want. The Cherrypicker's Guide is a good resource to establish your requirements and for listing/pictures of coins you may want to hunt for. Reading the section, "How To Use This Book" will expose you to the various types (e.g. DDOs, DDRs, RPMs, etc.) and inputs on how to establish limits (e.g. rarity, interest, eye appeal, liquidity factors) that will help you to dial in on the 'what' you are seeking. There are a number of sites on the internet for various denominations for error/variety listings, tips for collecting, variety hunting, and beyond that will broaden your knowledge. It will involve a bit of reading, but worth the investment in order to dial in on your own, key lists.

Enjoy the journey - and good luck hunting!