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Okay, so I'm getting my first ever box of halves from the bank today. They ordered them just for me. Can someone please provide a list, or a link to a list of what exactly to be looking for?
I've managed to piece together various things to look out for, from other posts, but I haven't seen a comprehensive list in any of them, and I just want to be sure that I don't miss anything.
Thanks in advance.
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I collect any silver (1970 and earlier dates) as well as anything 2002 and later. Also, 1974 has a double die you could look for. Also, any S mint coins you find would probably be worth keeping too unless in bad condition.
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If you manage to get full rolls of 2008 halves, hold on to 'em. 2008 is the lowest mintage of the series so far, and will almost certainly be a key date. Let them sit in the safe for 5 years and see what they are worth.
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Must ask what are you looking for just silver or to put together a complete collection? Seeking:More Info. Rainman  |
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My kids and I have the Whitman folders, and we are very short. I figured this was the easiest and most fun way to finish. Just fyi, here's what we still need:
1964
1964-D
1965
1966
1968-D
1969-D
1978
1978-D
1979-D
1980-D
1981-D
1982-D
1984-P
1984-D
1986-D
1987-P
1987-D
1988-P
1988-D
1989-D
1992-D
1993-D
1995-D
1999-D
2002 +
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You should be able to find all of those from CRH eventually. There are only 2 that I have never come across and they are 1970D and one from 1987 (P or D I don't recall).
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Nice start you should be able to fill a lot of those holes. Personally I'm having a hard time finding 2000 - 2008 just about ready to give up and buy them. So I suggest you keep all 2000 coins (maybe you could sell them to me).  Seeking:To complete JFK Collection Rainman Edited by Rainman
03/26/2009 10:09 am
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I bought 2000 uncs (year, not quantity ) on ebay for $1 each with free shipping. Not bad, I thought. |
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Oh, and Rainman, if I happen to find any 2000's, they've got your name on them, but I guess you shouldn't hold your breath.
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My kids and I have the Whitman folders, and we are very short I don't see what height has to do with coin collecting  ,now that I'm done with the joking around,let me suggest variety hunting,first learn what a normal coin looks like then when you find one that doesn't quite fit the normal look you might have a variety. John1  |
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Okay, so the box is done. I'm guessing it was a good box. Here's what I found:
1950D - 1
1965 - 1
1967 - 3
1968D - 1
I also got 18 of the coins off of my need list including 2006D and 2008 P & D.
Rainman, I've got the following:
2000 x 12
2000D x 2
2001P x 1
2001D x 3
2008D x 1
They are yours if you want them. You can have them for face plus shipping. PM me if interested.
I also have about $55 in bicentennials. Are they even worth keeping? Is there any value above face for them?
Oh, and the most interesting thing I found was a two-headed bicentennial half. I was examining it quite thoroughly, and I can't see how it was done. It's pretty neat. If I can get the camera working, I'll load up pics of the finds, but don't count on it.
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PM sent. I need the 2008D BU/ Unc. Glad hear you found 18 of the 25 you need it. $55. Bicentennials   |Dump,Dump. Seeking:More Coins Rainman Edited by Rainman
03/26/2009 6:58 pm
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Oh, and the most interesting thing I found was a two-headed bicentennial half Is there a seam around the inside of the rim? Not on the edge, but on one of the faces of the coin. |
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Dont forget the 2001-P is NIFC= "Not issued for Circulation"
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Is there a seam around the inside of the rim? Not on the edge, but on one of the faces of the coin. If there is, whomever did it was a master. I can't see it anywhere. Time to take it to the coin store and see what the pro has to say. Trip report when I come back. |
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If you drop the two headed half on a counter it will have a hollow sound (usually). Compare that sound with a regular one that you are taking back to the bank. They should have a different sound.
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