My Once-in-a-Lifetime Silver Coin Haul: 62 Treasures from 9 Rolls

I’m still pinching myself after pulling 62 silver halves from just nine customer-wrapped rolls! It started as a routine bank run, but what happened next has me grinning like a kid on Christmas morning.

The Find That Left Me Speechless

On a whim, I grabbed a few rolls. When silver gleamed from the first batch, I practically sprinted back inside for more. Those nine rolls held pure magic: 6 Walking Liberties, 6 Franklins, 3 ’64 Kennedys, and 47 of those chunky 40% silver Kennedys. My hands were shaking—you know that feeling when you stumble on the kind of score we all whisper about?

What This Haul Really Means

Let’s talk weight: 13.58 ounces of silver, melting around $359 today. But as collectors, we know it’s more than melt value:

• Walkers and Franklins: These old beauties carry history in their design. When they’re crisp, collectors happily pay extra.
• ’64 Kennedys: Pure 90% silver. The holy grail for half-dollar hunters.
• 40% Kennedys (1965-1970): Perfect for stacking or flipping—especially when you hit the motherlode like this.

Quick tip: Always keep a magnet in your pocket. Silver slides right off while clad sticks. Saves hours at the kitchen table!

Why This Felt Like Hitting the Jackpot

Honestly? I thought my big finds were behind me. My last decent score was seven years back—20 silver halves from a hardware store’s register. Before that? Maybe fifty dimes in a Coinstar reject tray a decade ago. This haul reminded me: dry spells end when you least expect it. Since the pandemic, banks have tightened up, but showing up consistently still pays off.

Sharing the Hunting Wisdom

After this crazy luck, here’s what I’d tell fellow hunters: First, chase customer-wrapped rolls like your collection depends on it—they’re often grandma’s forgotten stash. Get to know your bank tellers; they’ll tip you off. Second, actually log those dates! I was so giddy I missed recording the latest Kennedy year—don’t be like me. Finally, savor the rush when preparation meets pure luck. Might even make you buy that lottery ticket!

If you’re into silver or coins, keep at it. Your dream find could be waiting in the next roll—that’s what makes this hobby so addictive.