I have been busy putting together my “Guide to Successful Roll Searching”. Many people have asked me questions about how I go about finding all kinds of rare and interesting coins in rolls that I obtain at local banks.
MY NEW ONLINE BOOK – COMING SOON – A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL ROLL SEARCHING
Written by Bill O'Rourke on June 20th, 2009Why Are Old Wheat Ears Pennies (Cents) So Worn?
Written by Bill O'Rourke on May 1st, 2009These are my thoughts as they pertain to the extreme wear that we see on older Lincoln Wheat Ears type cents. The amount of wear on later dated Wheat Ears Cents will be discussed along with the lessening of visible wear as seen on cents from the 1930s onward. I will also discuss why I think that Lincoln Memorial Reverse type cents minted from 1959 to 2008 are not often encountered in conditions as worn out as some of the earlier Wheat Ears cents. The images should help to support my explanations as to what I think some of the possibilities might be.
A GREAT NEW DISCOVERY!!
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 26th, 2009While searching through rolls of cents obtained at his local bank, collector Richard J. Ziegler of Quincy, Massachusetts discovered what may be one of the most exciting Lincoln cent die varieties to emerge in recent times.
ROLL SEARCHING 101 – KEEP IT PLEASANT
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 26th, 2009The best way to get started is to pick up a few rolls of coins the next time you go to your local bank or credit union. As suggested in the previous “class”, it is a good idea to call the bank ahead of your arrival to request rolled coins.
Did You Know That…….?
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 22nd, 2009Did you know that coin wrappers are actually color coded? While there have been some variations over the years, the wrappers used to roll coins by hand are made in similar colors.
Roll Searching 101
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 22nd, 2009If you haven’t tried Roll Searching as a way to find rare coins, You might find some needed information and tips right here. This is the place to get started.
1937 D Three Legged Nickel is Found In A Roll !
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 22nd, 2009Do Rare Coins really turn up in rolls of coins that you an get at your local bank? While this is probably a once in a lifetime achievement, this truly rare die variety was found in a roll of nickels.
Where are the New 2009 Dated Lincoln Cents?
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 22nd, 2009Where are the New 2009 Lincoln Childhood cents? It is April of 2009 and I have yet to see one in a roll of coins or at my local banks. What happened?
A Roll Searcher is Born!
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 22nd, 2009Looking through rolls of coins to find a rare date or die variety has its roots in searching through pocket change. That is what gets a lot of people started in the hobby of Roll Searching!
What Are Pennies (Cents) Made From?
Written by Bill O'Rourke on April 18th, 2009The Composition of Lincoln cents has changed over the years. Some cents made of the wrong metal can be worth as much as $40,000.00 so you may want to read the following!
