coinman123
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I started coinroll hunting dimes around the first of January, 2014, after having good luck coinroll hunting for cents, only doing 15-20 boxes of cents finding a 1859 cent in VF, and a 1891 cent in VG, I also did only 5-10 rolls of nickels (yes, 5-10 rolls), and found half a roll of uncirculated 1938 nickels (in one hand wrapped roll), the rest were from 1939-1960.
To start the new year, I took out $250 of dimes, and constantly exchanged each searched box for cash, went to another bank, and changed the searched dimes for cash. It eventually escalated to $500 in dimes. I would search $500+ every night, even finding some banks open on Sunday. I was finding a average of 1-2 silver dimes a box. I got many skunks too. After doing 80-100 boxes, I got lucky and got a record of 8 dimes in one box, including a 1918 Canadian dime. My oldest (sort of dime) was a 1869 10 Kreuzer, from when Austria, and Hungary, were one country. Even though it was only 40% silver, I liked it more than any of my other 90% silver Roosevelts, or even Mercurys.
Sadly, I have been not allowed to exchange/buy any dimes in some local banks, even the bank that I have a account in. In fear of not being able to exchange/buy dimes in the banks I'm still allowed in, I'm taking a short dime roll hunting break (Maybe a week lol
). When metal detecting and bottle digging in my yard season comes (In Early April), I will stop coin roll hunting, and start again in the winter.
Also, The teller had her tray out, and I saw a silver edge, I told her to take it out, I gave her a clad quarter for it. The date was 1935d.
To start the new year, I took out $250 of dimes, and constantly exchanged each searched box for cash, went to another bank, and changed the searched dimes for cash. It eventually escalated to $500 in dimes. I would search $500+ every night, even finding some banks open on Sunday. I was finding a average of 1-2 silver dimes a box. I got many skunks too. After doing 80-100 boxes, I got lucky and got a record of 8 dimes in one box, including a 1918 Canadian dime. My oldest (sort of dime) was a 1869 10 Kreuzer, from when Austria, and Hungary, were one country. Even though it was only 40% silver, I liked it more than any of my other 90% silver Roosevelts, or even Mercurys.
Sadly, I have been not allowed to exchange/buy any dimes in some local banks, even the bank that I have a account in. In fear of not being able to exchange/buy dimes in the banks I'm still allowed in, I'm taking a short dime roll hunting break (Maybe a week lol
). When metal detecting and bottle digging in my yard season comes (In Early April), I will stop coin roll hunting, and start again in the winter. Also, The teller had her tray out, and I saw a silver edge, I told her to take it out, I gave her a clad quarter for it. The date was 1935d.
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Really nice finds in such a short time
I'm guessing you either have friend or family member who's cheerfully handing you food during these marathons, or else fast-food drive-through meals are sustaining you, lol. Looking forward to seeing what you next sift out from your next boxes! 
Andi
