I looked through 4 cents, 1 nickel, and 3 dimes.

Two of the cents were copper.

So, about that $5 star I mentioned last time... It turns out it's not that big of a deal. It was from a run of 3.2 million (not that low for a star), and its serial number isn't all that low (IF00011301*). It grades relatively nice EF condition (2-3 light folds) but has graffiti on its left side.

However, this note has convinced me to start searching notes again, so I think I'll start with one-dollar bills.
Today's batch of 30 provided me a Series 1995 note: I73157146H, G-VG condition. It is in somewhat ragged shape, but I guess that can be expected from a dollar bill made in May of 1998 (Source: www.uspapermoney.info ).

As of right now, I'm somewhat haphazardly putting together a block set of $1 FRN's that I find in circulation, but I'm only taking the ones that are in nice EF condition, else it's too easy of a set and expensive!

Since last posting, I searched through 10 cents, 1 dime, and 8 quarters.

Three of the cents were copper.

I also found a $5 star a couple days ago; I'll write more about that next post.

Nothing much...

Haven't looked through much lately.

3 pennies, 1 dime, and 3 quarters turned up nothing new.

However, I did receive the following Canadian coins from someone on Coin Community:
Cents: 1928, 1932, 1933, 1936.
Quarter: 2007, Biathlon. 

Ack, Time!!

Yeah, no time.. Same ol', same ol'..

Since last writing I've looked through 6 nickels, 1 dime, 12 quarters, and 1 small dollar.

The dollar was one I needed: 2011-P.

I also got the 2009-D LP3 Lincoln cent through the mail! Thanks to the donor!

Several new quarters.. One month to go!

College is still with me, but only for a month yet! However, before I can experience all the joys of Christmas vacation, I must first go through final exams....and three exams this week. Ugh.

Since last writing, I managed to search through 2 cents, 3 nickels, 17 dimes, and 87 quarters.

In the quarters were four new dates: Wisconsin-D, District of Columbia-D, Northern Mariana Islands-P,  and Yellowstone-P. There was also an upgrade for my 1998-P.

I also found a couple Canadian coins, one of which was the 2005-P dime I needed.

Finally another post!!

I've been too busy lately with college to post the latest searches, but I've found some time this morning!

The latest search consisted of 8 cents, 10 nickels, 16 dimes, 15 quarters, 1 half, and 39 dollar coins.

There were 6 copper cents.

Of the group of dollar coins, there were four dates I needed: William Henry Harrison-P, James K. Polk-P, Andrew Johnson-P, 2011-D. I really wish more of the newer Indian dollars would circulate. I like their designs better than those of the Presidents.

Speaking of dollar coins, I started a new Petition on the White House's "We the People" website. It's to try to help end the production of the paper dollar. I don't expect the government to really do anything even if I do get 25,000 signatures (isn't that sad?), but I guess you never know...

What do you think? Would the dollar coin be an improvement over the dollar bill? Personally, I know they are much easier to use in vending machines and the like. Maybe they could use a different design and more sturdy color, but I'll take what I can get!

Some new quarters.....

Since last writing, I looked through 10 nickels, 15 dimes, and 138 quarters.

One of the nickels was a new Canadian date I needed: 1993. This coin is nice and shiny without the scratches on the reverse I usually see on Canadian nickels for whatever reason.

There were a bunch of new quarter dates: 1976-D, 1985-D, 1994-P, Delaware-P, Kentucky-P, Louisiana-P, Arkansas-P, West Virginia-P, Idaho-P, Alaska-P, Mount Hood-P, Olympic-P. There were also 4 upgrades: 1979-D, New Jersey-P, South Carolina-P, and Oregon-P.

Finally another post...

Hey, sorry I haven't posted in a while. College finally caught up to me. Trust me, you haven't missed much.

Since last posting, I searched through 3 nickels, 5 dimes, and 11 quarters.

One of the quarters is a new date: Mount Hood-D. There were also two upgrades: Delaware-D, Georgia-D.

That's about it. Oh, that and I randomly found a 1957-D wheat cent in the hallway last Saturday.
Yups....

Dime batch!

Since last writing, I looked through 1 nickel, 1,034 dimes, and 10 quarters.

In the dimes were 13 new dates: 1966, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976-D, 1979, 1984-D, 1988-D, 1997-D, 2003-P, 2003-D, 2009-P, 2011-D. There was also an upgrade for my 1976 specimen. In addition to this were two Canadians: 1973 and 2001-P Volunteers.

I needed one of the quarters: Gettysburg-D. This is the first 2011 quarter I've found of any design. I like it! There were also two upgrades: Vermont-D and Virginia-P. There seem to be lots of new-looking older quarters around here...

Larger Search

Today's search consisted 100 cents, 87 nickels, 38 dimes, 42 quarters, 2 halves, and 14 small dollars.

In the pennies were 27 coppers, 1 Canadian (1967), and one wheat (1941-D).

The nickels contained two pre-1960 dates (1956-D, 1957-D) and 1 Canadian (1977).

The dimes had four dates: 1970, 1985-P, 1992-P, 2008-D. There was also 1 Canadian (2006-R).

In the quarters were six new dates: (1982-P, 1986-D, California-D, Nevada-P, New Mexico-D, Alaska-D) and three upgrades: (1996-P, Illinois-D, Arkansas-P).

One of the halves was one I needed: 1980-P.

Five of the small dollars were dates I needed: 1979-P Near Rim, 2001-P, James Monroe-D, Abraham Lincoln-P, and Franklin Pierce-D.

Larger search..

Today, I looked through 8 nickels, 37 dimes, and 49 quarters.

There were 10 new dime dates: 1965, 1970-D, 1972-D, 1974-D, 1975-D, 1985-D, 1989-D, 1991-P, 1998-D, and 2004-D. There was also an upgrade for my 2002-D example. Why no grades? Because I was lazy and the grades don't really matter on these coins.

In the quarters were 9 new dates: 1970-D, 1973, 1987-P, 1990-P, 1992-D, Delaware-D, Tennessee-P, Indiana-D, and Missouri-P. There was an upgrade in this batch, too: Alabama-D.

First Silver Dollar!

First of all, I searched through 2 nickels, 1 dime, and 5 quarters.

There was one new dime date: 1987-D, AU-58.

There were also two new quarter dates: Virginia-D, EF-40; Yellowstone-P, EF-45; and an upgrade: North Carolina-P, EF-45.

Also, in the mail today, I received my first Silver Dollar: 1884, VF-20. I tried to determine its VAM, but I think it has normal dies.

I will try to get pictures up tomorrow!

Another measly search..

Since last post, I looked through one cent, seven nickels, four dimes, and two quarters.

I needed two of the quarters: 1975, G-6; 2001-D, EF-40.

There was also one new quarter date: Illinois-P, EF-45.

Today's measly search...

Today's search consisted of all of 1 penny, 1 nickel, 2 dimes, and 3 quarters.

One of the dimes was one I needed: 1986-P, EF-40.

I also needed one of the quarters: 1980-P, VF-30.

The only reason I'm grading these premiumless coins is to get more experience in grading. I never was very good at it, and...that's just not a good thing for a coin collector.

Old Style

Hello, again..

Today, I searched through 1 nickel, 5 dimes, and 7 quarters.

Found two new quarter dates: 1971-D, F-12; 1981-D, F-15.
And one dime upgrade: 2001-P, EF-40.

However, I happened to see an old-style Five dollar bill in the cash tray at the main desk. I bought it out. It's a series 1988A L-A in Fine condition. It's a little worse for wear, with graffiti and a slight tear, but it's better than nothing.



First Posted Coin Search.. Okay, it's just pocket change

Hi again..

Just went through a nickel, 2 dimes, and 5 quarters.

Out of these coins, I got a 1979 dime that I needed for my collection. It looks to be in about F-12 condition, not that it matters that much.

Also, I picked up two 1956-D wheat cents from the Take-a-Penny tray in the store. They both grade about F-12, and are not needed for my collection.

First Post!

Hello!

This is my first post here. I've been thinking about creating a blog for a while now.

I suppose the main purpose of this blog is to post random info, facts, and finds about my coin collection!

Hopefully I'll have more time to post later.. College is quite stressful.
And just to prove that I can upload a pic.:

Yeah, really random, but it works!

Edit:
The way I most commonly add pieces to my collection is through normal circulation. However, I am getting more into purchasing older coins.

If you have any questions about coins, I recommend the website www.coincommunity.com, especially the forums, where many friendly people will be happy to help you.. Just be prepared to post pictures of the coin you are asking about ;) .