My Once-in-a-Lifetime Coin Roll Hunt: Unearthing 62 Silvers from 9 Rolls

I still can’t believe my luck—scoring 62 silver coins from just nine customer-wrapped rolls of half dollars! My hands were shaking the whole time. Finds like this are why we keep hunting, and I’d love to share exactly what turned up, along with some thoughts that might help your own searches.

Breaking Down My Silver Jackpot

After grabbing these rolls over two days, I sat down with my loupe and sorted everything. Here’s the treasure:

• 6 Walking Liberty halves
• 6 Franklin halves
• 3 90% silver Kennedy halves
• 47 40% silver Kennedy halves

That’s 13.58 ounces of silver—worth about $359 at current prices. The rest were common clad coins, mostly from the ’70s onward. Always double-check those dates though; you never know when a rarity might slip in!

Putting This Find in Perspective

This tops anything I’ve found in years. My last big score was seven years back—about 20 silver halves from a Home Depot register. Before that? A lucky CoinStar reject tray yielded 50 silver dimes over a decade ago. But this haul? Feels like winning the collector’s lottery. I’ve had plenty of dry spells between finds, especially with so many banks closing recently. That’s why moments like this keep me hooked.

Field-Tested Tips for Roll Hunters

From decades of searching, here’s what actually works:

• Customer-wrapped rolls beat machine rolls every time—they haven’t been picked through yet
• Patience pays off. My best finds came when I almost quit looking
• Know your silver content—it helps spot keepers fast, especially with those 40% Kennedys
• Handle gently. Most of mine showed wear, but even circulated silver holds value
• Scan every coin—the dates on clad pieces can hint at older hoards being cashed in

These silver halves are great for both collectors and stackers, especially when prices bounce around. Your best shot? Banks where folks still deposit old coin jars.

Why This Hunt Stuck With Me

Beyond the dollar value, this experience captures everything I love about the hobby—that electric moment of discovery, the history in your hands, and the sheer unpredictability. Whether you’ve been collecting for decades or just started last week, remember: your dream find could be hiding in the next roll you pick up. Happy hunting!