My Latest Laundromat Find: Another W Quarter!
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July 2, 2025I still can’t believe it – sixty-two silver coins from just nine customer-wrapped rolls! After years of collecting, this felt like hitting the lottery, and I’ve got to share every amazing detail with you.
Breaking Down My Unbelievable Haul
Those nine rolls held a treasure trove that would make any silver hunter’s heart race. Here’s exactly what surfaced:
- 6 Walking Liberty halves – still my favorite design after all these years
- 6 Franklin halves – tougher to find and perfect for collection gaps
- 3 Kennedy 90% silver halves – always exciting for their purity
- 47 Kennedy 40% silver halves – not as rich but still silver in the bank!
All told, that’s 13.58 ounces of silver – about $359 at today’s prices. My hands were trembling when I finished counting – pure collector’s adrenaline!
What Makes This Find So Special
Scores like this barely happen anymore, which is exactly why I keep searching. Those Walking Liberty and Franklin halves? They’re not just silver – they’re history you can hold, with serious collector appeal. Even the Kennedys, especially the 90%ers, often sell above melt if they’re sharp. Always give them a close look – sometimes what seems ordinary hides extra value. And honestly, silver coins like these feel like smart protection when money gets shaky, since their metal value gives you a safety net.
I’ve had decent finds before – twenty silver halves in a hardware store register, fifty dimes in a CoinStar reject tray – but this blows them away. It proves that sticking with it through dry spells really pays off.
How You Can Hunt Like This Too
Want to chase your own big score? Here’s what’s worked for me:
- Seek out customer-wrapped bank rolls – they’re goldmines where old stashes sometimes surface
- Check registers and CoinStar trays religiously – silver pops up where you least expect it
- Visit banks consistently and get friendly with tellers – it’s tougher since so many branches closed
- Embrace the luck factor – stay ready because timing is everything in this hobby
Remember: the real joy isn’t just the silver’s worth – it’s the chase itself. Keep searching, and you might just have your own legendary find to celebrate!