First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

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First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Recyclersteve » Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:29 am

Today I had some extra time to hit up banks in my area looking for half dollars. I also routinely ask for dollar coins and take Ikes and SBA dollars as I have a friend who gives me $1.10 for each one I find.

So I asked a teller if she had any halves or dollars and she abruptly said no. I asked if anyone else in the bank had any and she checked with an older gentleman down at the end of the teller line. He started pulling out Ikes- I could tell immediately from the sound and size that they were Ikes. He had 11 dollar coins. But wait a minute- 2 of them looked different. One was a 1921-P Morgan dollar and another was a 1922-S Peace dollar! Then when I got home I realized that there were three silver dollars in total as there were two of the 1922-S dollars plus the 21-P Morgan!

This is the VERY FIRST TIME in my life that I've gotten silver dollars from a bank. I had a close friend who told me how he got some in the past. I remember reading online about several people who found them. So now, finally, I can join the club!
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Tourney64 » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:02 am

Nice score!
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby theshoenlebens » Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:39 am

Nice, my bank tellers know what to look for so a no-go for me. :D
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby wheeler_dealer » Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:26 am

Congratulations. Nice score.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby JadeDragon » Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:15 pm

I never ask for dollar coins. Never know there was a market for Susan B Anthony’s. Interesting and congratulations on the score.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby coindood » Wed Nov 02, 2022 3:11 pm

Do you realize the gauntlet you had to navigate to get those Steve?

  • Whoever brought them in didn't care or didn't know about their value
  • You were lucky enough that the tellers didn't snipe them
  • Other dollar hunters might've gotten them before you
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Recyclersteve » Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:36 pm

Yes, I feel quite fortunate.

The teller told me he got them the evening before I came in. Then I was a bit surprised when he said “a couple of these look pretty old. This one is dated 1921 and this one is 1922.” I was thinking he might pull them aside and say he was saving them “for another customer.”
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Saabman » Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:32 am

Woooohooo!!!!

Awesome score!!!! WTG!!!
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby hirbonzig » Thu Nov 03, 2022 5:34 am

Congrats on your score. I found a 1923 Peace dollar at the teller window about 10 years ago, they’re a rare find.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Cu Penny Hoarder » Thu Nov 03, 2022 6:13 am

Right place at the right time. Pure luck.

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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby John Reich » Fri Nov 04, 2022 5:47 am

Congratulations on your good fortune! I love hearing these stories. Gives me hope that a "big score" is just around the corner at my bank.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby thecrazyone » Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:48 am

Recyclersteve wrote:Yes, I feel quite fortunate.

The teller told me he got them the evening before I came in. Then I was a bit surprised when he said “a couple of these look pretty old. This one is dated 1921 and this one is 1922.” I was thinking he might pull them aside and say he was saving them “for another customer.”


I totally can't believe he did not do that. He should be working on a trash truck versus a bank.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Morsecode » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:45 pm

Very nice 8-)

Those are almost Powerball type odds.
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Re: First Time Ever Getting Silver Dollars at a Bank!

Postby Silver4face » Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:26 pm

thecrazyone wrote:
Recyclersteve wrote:Yes, I feel quite fortunate.

The teller told me he got them the evening before I came in. Then I was a bit surprised when he said “a couple of these look pretty old. This one is dated 1921 and this one is 1922.” I was thinking he might pull them aside and say he was saving them “for another customer.”


I totally can't believe he did not do that. He should be working on a trash truck versus a bank.


If he was working on a trash truck (aka garbage man) , he would probably be making MORE money than he does as a teller. As for you Steve, very nice score!!!!!!
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