War nickel bonanza. 07-10-2007

[GMan00001]

At the second stop on my weekly coin run, I asked for bags off the coin machine. They didn't have any. But as I was standing at the teller's window I noticed 4 nickels that had a nice war nickel look to them. I purchased all 4 from the teller. Upon seeing that they all were truly War nickels, I asked if they came from a customer or a roll. When she said they came from a roll, I asked if she had any more rolls from that box. She looked and said yep $72 worth.

Needless to say I purchased the rest of the box. When I got home, here's what I saw staring at me on the end of the rolls:



So with the 4 loose ones and 6 on the ends of the rolls...I am wondering how many more will I find inside? I'll have to find out later tonight.

Since my record is 4 in a box, I already know this box will set my personal record (as it has already produced 10), but how high will it go.. 11? 25? 50? 100? 200?

Not including what I assume was the two rolls that the teller had in her tray, now I can only wonder what was in the other 12 rolls.

 

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[LJ]

That is sweet GMan. Go check them others and let us know. I am very curious.

BTW - Good eye!

 

[tw656]

Its going to be alot. Congrats.

 

[TxTim]

Nice-
Let's hope for 100!

 

[tw656]

I think maybe a buffalo or two as well. I dont know how you guys stop to take pictures of coins in the rolls. I have to open them immediately, especially if I see silver on the end.

 

[coinlover]

its kindof sad to see those old things in rolls. they should be treasured by someone in their collection, not just in circualtion. o well, their loss is your gain obviously!! hopefully there are full rolls of war nickels!

 

[fiatboy]

That's exciting!

have to open them immediately, especially if I see silver on the end.

Me too. I can't stand the anticipation!

Keep us updated, Gman!

 

[Sheldius]

I'd put the rolls up on e-bay. No telling how high the price would go!

Anyway great job. I wish I was tall enough to see over the bank counter and into the trays.

HH.

 

[GMan00001]

Almost time....I think the kids are asleep...

 

[LJ]

Almost time....I think the kids are asleep...

Gman....your killing me!!

 

[fiatboy]

Come on, gman....

 

[coinlover]

open them for crying out loud!

 

[Immy]

You'll probably top your year total.

Someone get the smelling salts for GMan!

 

[GMan00001]

I decided to do a roll by roll break down.

#1 44-P, 44-S, 45-P, 45-S
#2 42-S, 43-P, 43-P, 44-P
#3 43-P, 43-S, 45-P, 45-S
#4 43-S, 44-P, 44-P, 44-P
#5 45-S, 45-S, 45-S
#6 44-P
#7 46, 49
#8 44-P, 45-P
#9 43-P, 43-P, 44-D, 45-S, 45-S, 58-D
#10 43-S, 43-S, 43-S, 43-S, 44-D, 45-P, 59-D
#11 43-P, 45-P, 45-P
#12 43-P, 43-P, 45-P
#13 43-P, 45-S
#14 43-P, 43-P, 44-P, 44-P
#15 43-P, 44-P, 44-P
#16 43-S, 57-D
#17 45-S, 57-D
#18 43-P, 45-S

Halfway done and 52 war nickels so far... looking good

#19 45-S
#20
#21 43-S, 59-D
#22
#23 43-S, 45-S
#24 43-S,43-S, 45-D
#25 43-P, 44-p
#26 43-S
#27 43-P
#28
#29 45-P, 45-S
#30 59-D
#31 43-P, 43-S, 45-S
#32 43-P, 43-P, 43-P, 43-S, 43-S
#33 43-P, 43-P, 43-P, 43-S, 43-S, 44-S, 45-P, 45-P
#34 42-P, 42-S, 43-P, 43-P, 43-P, 43-S, 54-S, 57
#35 42-S, 43-P, 43-S, 45-S, 45-S, 45-S
#36 43-P, 43-P, 44-P, 58-D

96 war nickels total...but wait... there were 4 from the tellers tray (43-S, 43-S, 45-P, 45-P).... which makes exactly 100 war nickels in 36 rolls + 1 or 2 rolls from the tellers tray.

and only 11 other pre-1960 nickels mixed in.

Here are a couple of pictures...
One of the best roll.
and a second of the overall breakdown of war nickels.

 

[GMan00001]

Now if I could only find the other rolls..... :P Either of the nickels or anything cashed in at that time.

And to think my goal for the year was what...80... might have to up that now...

Wonder what this will do to my averages...

 

[coincollector101]

Thats Insane That Would Be The Greatest find I think there probley has been in reguard to crh.
Just because there slim pickings and there pretty old. to find all that in a few rolls.

Blows my Mind.

CC

 

[low xtreme]

thats crazy!

 

[LJ]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kestrelia]

Congratulations - I believe that's the best nickel roll find. Can't believe I was excited about 3 in a box. Does the bank have any more boxes assembled at the same time - same date & inspector etc?

Brian

 

[thurmownator]

WTG gman ! That is a tremendous find.

Just goes to show what keen eyes, while standing at a teller's window, will get you.

Most excellent !