| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
Megaman
Penny Pincher Member
USA
173 Posts |
 Posted - 01/03/2010 : 14:57:37
|
How often do you guys find error coins? Like one per box? i just can't seem to find any 
|
Must hoard more...... |
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 15:28:13
|
quote:
Originally posted by Megaman
How often do you guys find error coins? Like one per box? i just can't seem to find any
Not as often as I would like.  Sorry, I couldn't resist. 
They seem to come in spells. A couple of my error/variety coins were actually found in change I had received or coins I picked up off the ground in a parking lot.
But, the vast majority are found through searching rolls. If I lower my standards and count MADs in this conversation, then I usually find at least one or two decent ones and several of lesser quality every time I search coins. They don't bring as much money as the better error/variety coins do, but I have been able to sell a few to a coin guy that seems quite pleased with my finds. And they do bring more than the current going rate for copper coins that I see listed in many of the signatures on the forum. It is just a lot harder to come up with much quantity for these.
The fun is in the hunt for me and I hope for others of you, as well.
Enjoy your searches, everyone. 
|
 |
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 15:33:58
|
Don't become discouraged. Continue looking and when you least expect it, you'll find a decent error/variety coin and you will be hooked for life. I know I was and it was only about a $2.00 error/variety coin that did it for me. Just imagine if you find something truly valuable for your first one.
Look at all the folks on here that routinely find IHs and lots of Buffalos, etc. I have yet to find an IH in any of my searches and only two Buffalos in about a year and a half. Yes, I feel a bit discouraged at times and I will admit to being jealous and green with envy quite often, but I figure it is the luck of the draw.
And, I continue to hope that I, too, will find my first IH and more Buffalos in my searches.
Just sit back, relax, search those coins, and enjoy the thrill of the hunt!!! |
|
|
|
Junk Woody
Penny Collector Member
Canada
262 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 15:53:27
|
I've found one obvious error so far being a blank Canadian copper cent.
How often do people find planchets(blanks) while sorting?
I also found a blank nickel on the side of the road,I guess someone didn't think it was an actual nickel. |
|
|
|
Shattered
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
523 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 15:59:19
|
| I have only sorted one box and the random coin jars in the house but I haven't found any errors either. |
"I need metal in my life, just like an eagle needs to fly."
-Joseph DeMaio : Die For Metal |
|
|
|
Megaman
Penny Pincher Member
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 16:47:55
|
| im just wondering because im searching for the A-Ms add 1995 DDO , the error coin that did it for me was a Cud die break, was valued at $10-15, im too lazy to ask my parents to go to the coin dealer though lol |
Must hoard more...... |
|
|
|
Megaman
Penny Pincher Member
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 16:49:55
|
quote:
Originally posted by PreservingThePast
quote:
Originally posted by Megaman
How often do you guys find error coins? Like one per box? i just can't seem to find any
Not as often as I would like. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
They seem to come in spells. A couple of my error/variety coins were actually found in change I had received or coins I picked up off the ground in a parking lot.
But, the vast majority are found through searching rolls. If I lower my standards and count MADs in this conversation, then I usually find at least one or two decent ones and several of lesser quality every time I search coins. They don't bring as much money as the better error/variety coins do, but I have been able to sell a few to a coin guy that seems quite pleased with my finds. And they do bring more than the current going rate for copper coins that I see listed in many of the signatures on the forum. It is just a lot harder to come up with much quantity for these.
The fun is in the hunt for me and I hope for others of you, as well.
Enjoy your searches, everyone.
What would you consider a decent MAD? and how much would those be valued at? I'm running a bit low on funds so a buck here and a buck here never hurts haha, thank goodness for Christmas money lol, then when i get a job at like 16... Let's buy a ryedale |
Must hoard more...... |
|
|
|
limted
Penny Sorter Member
USA
48 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 17:50:55
|
| I bought several rolls 2007 washington dollars for bank in 2007 i found 40 misssing edge lettering i found 2 banks that had the error in there rolls I also found extra finger error from my lp2 box i found from us mint set there 8 of them in my roll |
|
|
|
fb101
Administrator
USA
2856 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 21:11:00
|
| I've found several, but over a couple of years. I had the '95-P ddo, probably the best penny error. I also find a lot of minor '83 ddos. (several varieties of those, only one is worth $$) |
 |
|
|
|
garnede
Penny Collector Member
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 21:53:48
|
| How many thousand coins to you check on average for each error? |
|
|
|
snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2010 : 22:19:36
|
| I don't look for them (other then wheats) but I did find a nice cud so I would guess 1 in 600,000 coins.. |
Selling Ryedale sorted USA cents
1.5 each + shipping over 500fv 1.5 each +1/2 shipping
If you pick up 1.35 each
located MT/ND boarder.
after Ryedale sorting they are hand sorted to remove canadian then rechecked with Ryedale to insure all copper and count out $50 FV then placed in cloth bags and sealed with #1 copper wire. |
|
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2010 : 13:22:41
|
quote:
Originally posted by Megaman
quote:
Originally posted by PreservingThePast
quote:
Originally posted by Megaman
How often do you guys find error coins? Like one per box? i just can't seem to find any
Not as often as I would like. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
They seem to come in spells. A couple of my error/variety coins were actually found in change I had received or coins I picked up off the ground in a parking lot.
But, the vast majority are found through searching rolls. If I lower my standards and count MADs in this conversation, then I usually find at least one or two decent ones and several of lesser quality every time I search coins. They don't bring as much money as the better error/variety coins do, but I have been able to sell a few to a coin guy that seems quite pleased with my finds. And they do bring more than the current going rate for copper coins that I see listed in many of the signatures on the forum. It is just a lot harder to come up with much quantity for these.
The fun is in the hunt for me and I hope for others of you, as well.
Enjoy your searches, everyone.
What would you consider a decent MAD? and how much would those be valued at? I'm running a bit low on funds so a buck here and a buck here never hurts haha, thank goodness for Christmas money lol, then when i get a job at like 16... Let's buy a ryedale
I can't really say what would qualify as a decent MAD. I just look for the double rim on part of the obverse with the definite break in between--can't describe this well. Do an online search to see if you can find some pictures. I imagine that the overall grade of the coin also influences these. I know the last few I took to the guy I had 2 nickels and 8 - 10 pennies total so no more than 20 cents face value and I got $5.00 for them total. Not sure if I am being ripped off or not, but it gives me something to do and I know those coins are going to someone that appreciates them, or at least I think he does.
Enjoy your searches, everyone. |
|
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2010 : 13:25:50
|
quote:
Originally posted by Junk Woody
I've found one obvious error so far being a blank Canadian copper cent.
How often do people find planchets(blanks) while sorting?
I also found a blank nickel on the side of the road,I guess someone didn't think it was an actual nickel.
Congrats on the blank planchets. I haven't found any of those yet either or any really off center strikes or any decent cuds. But I keep learning and looking and hoping and having fun in the process.
Enjoy your searches, everyone. |
|
|
|
JobIII
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1507 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2010 : 14:14:39
|
I would like to weigh in here:
non1999 Wide A-M, you'll find 1 in every 500 (meaning in a $5 bag of 1998 & 2000 dates you should find one example)
1995 DDO --> 1 in $150 of 1995 searched
1984 ddo --> 1 in $250 of 1984 searched
1997 ddo --> ?
1992 close am --> ?
1983 DDR --> ?
1972 ddo (any variety) --> 1 in $50 of 1972 searched
I'm no longer searching for these dates or anything really, but when i was these figures were pretty constant. The non1999 wide AM is by far the most common, but exactly the easiest to pick out even if they are selling for maybe a $1. |
Selling Copper cents. $0 FV available at 1.4xFV. Also interested in trading for wheat pennies and other coins Please pm me for requests or inquiries.
|
|
|
|
zerocd
Penny Hoarding Member
555 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2010 : 07:31:13
|
I find one every 10,000 coins approximately. Mostly machine doubles.
I don't look too hard, has to be just a chance find.
0CD |
|
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2010 : 11:51:10
|
quote:
Originally posted by JobIII
I would like to weigh in here:
non1999 Wide A-M, you'll find 1 in every 500 (meaning in a $5 bag of 1998 & 2000 dates you should find one example)
1995 DDO --> 1 in $150 of 1995 searched
1984 ddo --> 1 in $250 of 1984 searched
1997 ddo --> ?
1992 close am --> ?
1983 DDR --> ?
1972 ddo (any variety) --> 1 in $50 of 1972 searched
I'm no longer searching for these dates or anything really, but when i was these figures were pretty constant. The non1999 wide AM is by far the most common, but exactly the easiest to pick out even if they are selling for maybe a $1.
I must routinely be getting rolls that have already been searched for errors/varieties by someone else as I know my frequency for finding, especially the 1998 or 2000 Wide AMs, isn't anywhere near that good. Sure wish it were, though. Have never found anything for 1972, or 1984, or 1995. Of course, it is very possible that on any that are DDs my eyes just are not picking up on the error. That's OK though, I enjoy looking.
Enjoy your searches, everyone. |
|
|
|
Megaman
Penny Pincher Member
USA
173 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2010 : 13:48:58
|
quote:
Originally posted by PreservingThePast
quote:
Originally posted by JobIII
I would like to weigh in here:
non1999 Wide A-M, you'll find 1 in every 500 (meaning in a $5 bag of 1998 & 2000 dates you should find one example)
1995 DDO --> 1 in $150 of 1995 searched
1984 ddo --> 1 in $250 of 1984 searched
1997 ddo --> ?
1992 close am --> ?
1983 DDR --> ?
1972 ddo (any variety) --> 1 in $50 of 1972 searched
I'm no longer searching for these dates or anything really, but when i was these figures were pretty constant. The non1999 wide AM is by far the most common, but exactly the easiest to pick out even if they are selling for maybe a $1.
I must routinely be getting rolls that have already been searched for errors/varieties by someone else as I know my frequency for finding, especially the 1998 or 2000 Wide AMs, isn't anywhere near that good. Sure wish it were, though. Have never found anything for 1972, or 1984, or 1995. Of course, it is very possible that on any that are DDs my eyes just are not picking up on the error. That's OK though, I enjoy looking.
Enjoy your searches, everyone.
I'm going to start keeping figures, let's see how accurate these are in my area  |
Must hoard more...... |
|
|
|
just carl
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2010 : 08:50:03
|
Today with so many roll searchers your almost always going to get a roll that has been searched over and over and over and over, etc.
People constantly do roll searches today. My advise is ask at a bank for a bag of coins. A $50 bag of pennies may have been sitting in thier vault for a long, long time. |
Carl |
|
|
|
PreservingThePast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2010 : 12:42:55
|
quote:
Originally posted by just carl
Today with so many roll searchers your almost always going to get a roll that has been searched over and over and over and over, etc.
People constantly do roll searches today. My advise is ask at a bank for a bag of coins. A $50 bag of pennies may have been sitting in thier vault for a long, long time.
Trust me, I have asked my bank and credit union for bags. They don't deal in that down here. I would love to have bags to search. My husband even called to all the banks that are located in our area and none of them deal in bags--only $25.00 boxes of pennies.
Thanks, though, for the suggestion. |
|
|
|
JobIII
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1507 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2010 : 14:13:32
|
quote:
Originally posted by JobIII
I would like to weigh in here:
non1999 Wide A-M, you'll find 1 in every 500 (meaning in a $5 bag of 1998 & 2000 dates you should find one example)
1995 DDO --> 1 in $150 of 1995 searched
1984 ddo --> 1 in $250 of 1984 searched
1997 ddo --> ?
1992 close am --> ?
1983 DDR --> ?
1972 ddo (any variety) --> 1 in $50 of 1972 searched
I'm no longer searching for these dates or anything really, but when i was these figures were pretty constant. The non1999 wide AM is by far the most common, but exactly the easiest to pick out even if they are selling for maybe a $1.
When i was searching for the non-copper varieties & errors. I would sort the coins and bag them by the desired years. Once the bags were filled i'd get a yard stick and start lining the coins up on a glass surface, until i had a complete penny matrix a 3' x 5'. Next it was just gloss over these with a eye glass.
I did this for all the dates above and it wasn't very long before i started finding these rates of return. Please note that the % find is based on already sorted coin. I can't begin to speculate how many boxes of coin i had to go through to find all the '84s, 95's and so on. If i had more time or some way of speeding up the process i'd look for all these varieties with every sort & dump.
I don't miss the back ache though |
Selling Copper cents. $0 FV available at 1.4xFV. Also interested in trading for wheat pennies and other coins Please pm me for requests or inquiries.
|
|
|
|
JobIII
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1507 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2010 : 13:55:30
|
Funny note, found a 2000 Wide A-M last night, while pawing through the zincs for stray wheats and IHC, the coin just looked like it was a variety, and when i checked it i was right.
|
Selling Copper cents. $0 FV available at 1.4xFV. Also interested in trading for wheat pennies and other coins Please pm me for requests or inquiries.
|
|
|
|
wolvesdad
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 02:43:50
|
| Hardly ever. But I'm not always searching that carefully for errors or varieties. |
"May your percentages ever increase!" |
|
|
|
kirkland
New Member
USA
0 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2010 : 12:39:32
|
| I do find them occasionally, but they are not really significant errors. |
|
|
|
george454
Penny Pincher Member
242 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2010 : 12:48:51
|
| I searched and searched and ended up with all the wide AM and close AM varieties but now I have goten burned out on searching. Occasionaly I will flip the 92 and 98-00 but I have found it relly slows me down, so I havent been looking. I need to get back into the routine some of those will fetch a pretty nice price. |
|
|
|
wheatcent
Penny Sorter Member
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2010 : 13:12:14
|
I'm with zerocd on this its about 5000-10,000 pennies before I get any type of error
-wheatcent |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
How often do you find error/variety coins?
Forum Locked
