Got my first CRH 90% silver half a 49 S Ben.

[DFX DAVE in M.D.]

I work 2nd shift and it gives me time to visit banks before work. The first bank had no halves, I went to a second bank, the lady said they had $ 5.50 in loose halves, she said we even have a older one if you want it, I said yes I do. She asked if I was a coin collector and I said yes, she said she had a large dollar coin if I wanted it, so I got it also, It was 76 Ike. I told her I metal detect and get free coins, she and lady next to her laughed. I thanked them and told them I will be back. I like when a bank has small amounts and I can buy them all, I don't leave wondering if the ones I did not buy, were the good ones. I feel it all is timing, you either walk in at the right time or the wrong time.

 

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[golden silver]

And she is a bute congrats!!!

golden silver

 

[thurmownator]

First off, nice finds.

If your means allow, when you walk in to ANY bank looking for halves; be prepared to buy all they have. That may mean having $1K - $1.5K on you (or in the account with that bank). To do it successfully, and not have to "...leave wondering if the ones I did not buy, were the good ones. ", always buy all they have. This is especially true for the halves.

This is not a denomination that is right for everyone. You have to have opportunity, ability and means. IMHO

 

[AGCoinHunter]

Nice score on the 49.

 

[mistergee]

If your means allow, when you walk in to ANY bank looking for halves; be prepared to buy all they have. That may mean having $1K - $1.5K on you (or in the account with that bank). To do it successfully, and not have to "...leave wondering if the ones I did not buy, were the good ones. ", always buy all they have. This is especially true for the halves.

This is not a denomination that is right for everyone. You have to have opportunity, ability and means

you don't need to carry that much at one time. when i am short on funds, say i only have a couple hundred in cash, and i find a bank with $1k, i can do one of two things. i can walk outside and withdraw my maximum ($500) at thier ATM giving me say a total of $700 on hand. i'll buy the $700, search in the lot, head to my dump bank, and return for the other $300. this i have done with as little as $100. pick up $100, search, dump, and return for another $100 until i have exhausted thier supply. this also makes it safer for you so you don't have to worry about taking a great loss if you are robbed.(which wouldn't be unusual here in Philly)

 

[apush]

So happy for you! I love to see positive results and great finds. Mistergee--that is some really good advice.
apush

 

[JasonB]

the date looks doubled to me. Any chance could zoom in on it and post another picture?

 

[DFX DAVE in M.D.]

I could try and get another picture this weekend, is there any known 49 S doubled dates ?