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Hello everyone! 20 years ago, a client gave me a fanny pack with coins in it because her grandkids had stolen most of her collection. I have no idea why I didn’t look inside. It was in my storage unit for 15 years. When I opened it, there were 2 Indian heads, a bunch of wheats, and some nickels. I had never seen those pennies before. I did a little research, and started looking at the coins. I found a 1864-L, and a 1865 fancy 5. I immediately became an addict! After further research, I decided to try coin roll hunting. I had a list of things to look for; however, my interest was in doubled dies. I got my first box of pennies, and dove right in. I couldn’t believe all the doubled dies that I found! When I had a pile full, I knew something wasn’t right. Shiny coins, and die deterioration is a real buzz kill for a beginner. I was frustrated, and still had 3/4 of the box to go. I left the doubled dies alone, and focused on the list I had. I remember throwing a damaged penny in the junk pile without really looking at it. I realized it a few seconds later, and pulled it back out. It was a 1992-D close AM! How in the world can you stop hunting after a find like that? I was determined to figure out the whole doubled die thing. I can’t tell you how many times I had to read the classes before I understood. I spent the next year looking at coins every free second I had until life happened. It has been a few years, but I’m back. Recently, I identified all my world coins, and put them in a book. Nickels are next. It’s a time consuming hobby, but oh so fun!
I’m not currently a paying member, but I plan to be. I wanted to do it years ago!
I’m not currently a paying member, but I plan to be. I wanted to do it years ago!
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