time for me to ask the experts

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If this is found else ware please let me know. I have been reading these posts all morning and got all excited. So I checked my change cup on my dresser.
Here is what I found
2 dimes
1 is a 68
2. is a 196- the last part of the year is missing but the coin is not really worn at all I don't understand

Then there is this nickel it is a 1964, but has no mint mark on it or at least if there is I can't find it. (not like todays at the bottom of his rat tail)

Now here is the question is the 1964 silver? also why is there no mint mark on it? My camera can not get a clear picture I guess I will try to get a magnifier.

This looks like it could be a fun thing to do. How do you ask for rolls of coins at the bank? just say you need a roll of half dollars or is their more to it. I know thse might be seen as stupid qiestions, but thanks for answering anyway .
Also one last question. Why do people collect wheat pennies? MY dad has about 50-60 mustard jars ful of these things. are the worth more then face value or whats the deal.

 

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OK, before anyone asks I also checked the back of the nickel and no mint mark there either.

 

[scotto]

Quarters and Dimes are silver from 1964 and earlier. The '64 nickel is not silver, only war nickels can be silver ('42-'45) and will have a large mintmark over Monticello if they are.

 

[bmanofnbc]

Wheat pennies are definitely worth more then face value. Most are pretty common and are only worth 2 or 3 cents each while others (key dates) can be worth anywhere from $10-$1,000 or more. You could also sell them in 1 pound lots or by the roll on Ebay and expect 4 to 5 cents per coin in mixed lots.

 

[scotto]

Wheat pennies are definitely worth more then face value. Most are pretty common and are only worth 2 or 3 cents each while others (key dates) can be worth anywhere from $10-$1,000 or more. You could also sell them in 1 pound lots or by the roll on Ebay and expect 4 to 5 cents per coin in mixed lots.

Wheats have gone up considerably recently, now the teen years are selling for .40 cents each here now.

 

[ivan salis]

wheat pennies are worth more than face value (1 cent) always their ---copper alone makes it so--thats why in 1982 "zinc" pennies started being made ---they stink--- zinc pennies get ate up quickly in the ground-- 1958 and before(full copper) wheat pennies sometimes depending on condition and year / mint mark are worth way way more.--- there are a few "modern" error pennies worth big bucks too. like the "double ear type.