My Once-in-a-Lifetime Silver Haul: 9 Rolls, 62 Silvers!

Let me tell you about a coin hunting moment that still makes me smile – the day I scored nine customer-wrapped half dollar rolls and pulled out 62 silver coins! That kind of find reminds you why this hobby gets in your blood.

My Unbelievable Discovery

After years of searching, I finally hit the jackpot. Cracked open those rolls to find an incredible mix:

• 6 Walking Liberty halves – these beauties never go out of style
• 6 Franklin halves – always love seeing Ben’s profile
• 3 90% Kennedy halves – the good stuff with higher silver content
• 47 40% Kennedy halves – not as pure but they sure add up fast

All told, that’s 13.58 ounces of silver worth about $359 at the time. My hands were actually shaking when I finished counting – finds like this just don’t happen often.

What Works for Silver Hunters

From my experience, here’s what improves your odds:

• Always request customer-wrapped rolls at banks – they’re untouched treasure troves
• Stick with it even through dry spells. My own slump lasted seven years before this score!
• Check unusual spots like CoinStar reject trays or store registers – I’ve found silver in both
• Visit banks regularly and get friendly with tellers. They’ll often hold fresh rolls for you

Silver Value and Handling Tips

A haul like this teaches you about real-world precious metals. The melt value is great, but remember silver prices move around – I always check current rates before selling. Those 40% Kennedys aren’t worth as much individually as the 90% coins, but get enough and they make a difference. Handle your coins carefully by the edges – even worn silver gains value if it’s not damaged. And if you’re holding long-term, coins like Walkers often gain collector value beyond their silver content.

Why Finds Like This Matter

Scores this big might happen once in a collecting lifetime, but they show why persistence pays off. Yeah, luck plays a part, but you’ve got to be in the game to get lucky. With banks cutting services these days, grabbing opportunities when they appear matters more than ever.

Will I ever repeat this? Probably not, but it keeps me hunting and sharing stories with fellow collectors. Next time you pick up a roll, remember – yours could be the one!