Cash Register Coin Roll Hunting! Finds so far in 2010!

scrible · Feb 21, 2010

I am a 21 year old college student, political science major, and work as a bottom of the bucket manager for one of the nation's largest automotive parts retailers. I work about 25 hours a week and handle a ton of cash. I have started searching each and every roll of coins I open, as well as the coin trays whenever I get the chance. If I see something I like, I pull the equal amount out of my pocket or car and swap a dime for a dime, a penny for a penny, etc...

Here are my finds since late December 2009 when I first started this hobby. I think my favorite find so far was the Mercury dime, what a beautiful coin! I have been fighting the urge to begin buying boxed coins at my bank. Hunting coin rolls is addicting.

Here's a quick run down of my finds so far:

3 buffalo's, no date, 1920, and 1936
2 silver war nickels
1 1963 Rosie
1 1935 Merc
1 1941 Washington
1 1967 40% half (with a real nice scratch on the obverse)
1 beautiful (looks uncirculated) 1974 penny
40 wheaties, oldest being a 1910 (no key dates, mostly 40's and 50's)

I have also collected ten crisp two dollar bills that a customer payed with, and a pretty nice 1985 ten dollar. I don't know why though, I just like 'em.

This is addicting!

Irishrover · Feb 21, 2010

nice collection!

Stevo · Feb 21, 2010

Nice finds. I'm impressed with the Buffs. I've been through a lot of nickels, and have found only one. I feel the same as you about the Merc. I saw the reverse side of mine first, turned it over and said "Hello Beautiful". Keep us updated on your growing collection. HH

scrible · Feb 22, 2010

Do you guys feel that keeping the 1974 penny is worthwhile, or should I throw it in my jar of clad? It is difficult to tell from the scan, but this thing is beautiful, nearly flawless with a ton of luster.

Monkeywrangler2 · Feb 22, 2010

I snagged a 1958D quarter yesterday at the grocery store... :cool:

AlinMN · Feb 22, 2010

scrible said:
Do you guys feel that keeping the 1974 penny is worthwhile, or should I throw it in my jar of clad? It is difficult to tell from the scan, but this thing is beautiful, nearly flawless with a ton of luster.

You decide if it is worth it, after you consider this......I put away the nicest pennies I got 40 years ago, most came from bank rolls, I dropped them in this quart jar. Look at the pictures and decide if it was worth spending about $12 to do this?

scrible · Feb 22, 2010

That is a nice collection of good looking cents. So from what I gather, you suggest any nice looking cents I find should go in a jar? That's a great idea.

Coin_Master · Feb 22, 2010

I couldnt do that where I used to work. I worked at a hy-vee and the management were some of the most whip-cracking-est bunch I've ever seen. Basicly if you were not doing something that was productive, they would jump your a$$ about it.

They hated if if you leaned agaisnt the counter when no one was in line.

I got told out because I was bagging and I saw a new product and looked at it for 3 seconds at the most. Seriously, I dont think someone is going to care if they stand for 3 more seconds.

They thought when its time to punch out and their is a spill/mess you should clean it up. Thats for the next shift do, I dont work for free.
They hated people punching in 1-2 mins early, everyone would stand in a big line and the 1st person would punch in at the 1st second, and alot of times the last guy would be 1-2 minutes late. They hated if you were 2-3 minutes late, I think the store can run without me.
Got fired because I took 5 minutes longer on my lunch break, guess they think your time standing is part of your break. Got 15 minutes to eat and most of the time I had to shovel it in and leave because after I got done in line I had about 10 minutes to eat.

scrible · Feb 23, 2010

Detecto said:
I couldnt do that where I used to work. I worked at a hy-vee and the management were some of the most whip-cracking-est bunch I've ever seen. Basicly if you were not doing something that was productive, they would jump your a$$ about it.

They hated if if you leaned agaisnt the counter when no one was in line.

I got told out because I was bagging and I saw a new product and looked at it for 3 seconds at the most. Seriously, I dont think someone is going to care if they stand for 3 more seconds.

They thought when its time to punch out and their is a spill/mess you should clean it up. Thats for the next shift do, I dont work for free.
They hated people punching in 1-2 mins early, everyone would stand in a big line and the 1st person would punch in at the 1st second, and alot of times the last guy would be 1-2 minutes late. They hated if you were 2-3 minutes late, I think the store can run without me.
Got fired because I took 5 minutes longer on my lunch break, guess they think your time standing is part of your break. Got 15 minutes to eat and most of the time I had to shovel it in and leave because after I got done in line I had about 10 minutes to eat.

Luckily my employer is great. If we look at a product for a minute or two, that's a good thing. Part of what some may call our "code of honor" is having a working knowledge of our products.

The only store level member of management above me is the store manager, and he is a great guy who will lean on the counter and chit chat along with everyone else on occasion. Some days are more productive than others. I guess he thinks there are more important things in life to worry about. If little things like collecting wheat pennies and snacking on pizza in the office after a long few hours putting up inventory improves employee retention, I see nothing wrong with it.

My job isn't great. Some days are better than others just like anywhere else. I do not plan on staying with the company as a career, which is why I am a full time college student. I'm going on four years with the company though, so obviously it isn't a job I despise!

BORGATABILL · Feb 23, 2010

I went to the bank to get a couple rolls of half dollars, I ended up with a roll of 40% silver, So i had to go back i got what they had about $100 bucks and ended up with close to $70 bucks of 40% silver fro 1965 to 1969, only about 5 1964s and 2 Franklin Half dollars. Now i have all of these, had to bite the $70 bucks away. They just sit in a box. I guess i could get a buck for each one but whats the point i guess im a hoarder. I did the same thing with Eisenhower Dollars which have no value at all..

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