KT could not believe His Royal Eyes! Caution: Pic Heavy

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Another crazy week for KT and His Royal CRHing! Yes there was silver and a nice amount but the astonishing thing is that KT came across someone's Proof Dump! As you will see, they were scattered in 2 boxes. Here is the accounting:

Box 1 - 1 Ben, 1 64 Ken, 6 40% Kens, 6 NIFCs, 1 Proof

Box 2 - 1 40% Ken, 8 NIFCs

Box 3 - 2 40% Kens, 5 NIFCs, 22 Proofs, 1 63 Columbian 100 Centavo coin (Cu-Ni)

Box 4 - 6 NIFCs, 31 Proofs, 1 Cr-plated Ken (was sure it was a silver when edge examined, but realized from date that was impossible....plus no tarnish!), Hong Kong $1 1960 coin (also Cu-NI)

Box 5 - 2 NIFCs

Total - 1 Ben, 1 64 Ken, 9 40% Kens, 28 NIFCs (4 keepers), 53 Proofs (3 were Bicens, and 3 were 87 Kens!), 1 Cr-plated Ken, 2 foreign coins, 1 87 Ken.

Caution: this is pic heavy as KT included separate pics of the Bicen and 87 proofs from the stacks of other proofs! Enjoy!
 

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What's a proof?

Proof coinage means special early samples of a coin issue, historically made for checking the dies and for archival purposes, but nowadays often struck in greater numbers specially for coin collectors (numismatists). Nearly all countries have issued proof coinage.

Preparation of a proof striking usually involved polishing of the dies. They can usually be distinguished from normal circulation coins by their sharper rims and design, as well as much smoother "fields" – the blank areas not part of the coin's design.

The dies for making modern proof coins are often treated with chemicals to make certain parts of the design take on a frosted appearance, with the polished fields taking on a mirror finish. Several other methods have been used in the past to achieve this effect, including sand blasting the dies, and matte proofs. Proof coins of the early 19th century even appear to be scratched, but it was part of the production process. The term "proof" refers to the process by which the coins are made and not to the condition of the coin. Certification agencies can grade and assign numerical ratings for proof coins. A PR70 coin is the highest grade possible for a proof coin and indicates a perfect example, with PR69 and lower grades reflecting some deficiency in the strike, centering, details, or other aspect of the coin.

Most proof coins are double struck under higher pressure. This does not normally result in doubling that is readily observable, but does result in the devices being struck fully. After being struck, they are separately and individually handled, in contrast to normal coins which are thrown into bins.

For additional information look up Proof Coinage on Wikipedia, where this info was extracted.
 
Fantastic week your highness!

Thank you, zeemang! It was a fun CRH, that is for certain! :laughing::laughing::laughing: KT is working to get a roll of proof 87 Kens and proof bicentennials this year!

When He recovered those two foreign coins, because the dates were pre-1964, KT was hoping they would be silver, but alas, only Cu-Ni composition. :p
 
KT where do you get you rolls from? I am trying to get into halves.

Years ago, KT set up with a bank manager the weekly ordering of half boxes through the Queen's business account. Seems that they can justify the fees if the boxes are ordered for business purposes. Otherwise, it would be a hit or miss proposition to find a box here and there at various banks. There is so little demand for halves that most banks are not interested in handling them except for business customers who request them on a regular basis.

KT makes it a point to dump them at a non-associated separate bank where He set up a savings account to get the use of the dump machine for free.

Incidentally, this week KT cleared a penny...He recovered it from the parking lot when He pulled in with the Royal Chariot! Last week it was 2 cents that were hung in the upper lip of the dump machine....:lol::lol:
 
Thank you for the feedback on how to procure those halfs and redeem the chaff...You order/hunt and redeem 5 boxes per week? How many halfs are in a box?. :?:
 
Thank you for the feedback on how to procure those halfs and redeem the chaff...You order/hunt and redeem 5 boxes per week? How many halfs are in a box?. :?:

Yep, 5 boxes per week. Each box contains 1000 halves, so KT hunts 5000 halves a week. No matter how good the weekly take looks, it is still typically a very small percent of the total coins examined.

This year so far KT has recovered 65 90% Ag halves and 305 40% Ag halves from searching 195,000 halves! :shock: :D
 
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